When are the Championship play-offs? Key dates, kick-off times and how to watch Sheffield United v Nottingham Forest and Luton Town v Huddersfield Town

By Ben McKenna
Published 7th May 2022, 19:16 BST
Updated 7th May 2022, 19:19 BST
Sheffield United thrashed champions Fulham 4-0 to book their place in the Sky Bet Championship play-offs.

Fulham had scored 106 goals in 45 games and hammered Luton 7-0 on Monday to secure the Championship title.

But Marco Silva’s side were cut apart by the Blades inside 25 minutes at Bramall Lane. Morgan Gibbs-White, Iliman Ndiaye and Sander Berge all punished poor Fulham defending and Enda Stevens added another in the second period.

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Fifth-placed Sheffield United will play Nottingham Forest in the play-offs, while Luton meet Huddersfield. Luton sealed sixth place with a 1-0 home victory over Reading, in which Harry Cornick’s winner came in bizarre fashion on the stroke of half-time.

Royals goalkeeper Orjan Nyland rolled the ball out unaware that Cornick was behind him, and the Hatters striker pounced on the loose ball to score. Middlesbrough’s promotion dream died with a 4-1 defeat at Preston.

Forest missed out on third spot by drawing 1-1 at Hull. Brennan Johnson’s penalty put Forest ahead in the second minute of stoppage time, but Keane Lewis-Potter instantly restored parity.

Huddersfield climbed above Forest with a 2-0 home win against Bristol City. Left-back Harry Toffolo’s fifth goal in seven games gave the Terriers the lead, and Danny Ward bundled in the second moments before the interval.

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Ahead of the play-offs, here's everything you need to know.

PLAY-OFFS: Sheffield United could face Huddersfield Town at Wembley for a place in the Premier League later this month but first both clubs most overcome Nottingham Forest and Luton Town respectively. Picture: Getty Images.PLAY-OFFS: Sheffield United could face Huddersfield Town at Wembley for a place in the Premier League later this month but first both clubs most overcome Nottingham Forest and Luton Town respectively. Picture: Getty Images.
PLAY-OFFS: Sheffield United could face Huddersfield Town at Wembley for a place in the Premier League later this month but first both clubs most overcome Nottingham Forest and Luton Town respectively. Picture: Getty Images.

Key dates

Friday, May 13 - Luton Town v Huddersfield Town, 7.45pm.

Saturday, May 14 - Sheffield United v Nottingham Forest, 3pm.

Monday, May 16 - Huddersfield Town v Luton Town, 7.45pm.

Tuesday, May 17 Nottingham Forest v Sheffield United, 7.45pm.

Sunday, 29 May Final (16:30 KO) - Wembley Stadium

How can I watch?

Sky Sports Football is set to broadcast all the Championship play-off games, with a number also set to be shown on Sky Sports Main Event.

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The fixtures can also be streamed by non-Sky Sports customers on NOW TV, with a 24-hour pass for all Sky Sports channels costing £11.99.

Streaming is also available to Sky Sports customers via their TV provider's online service, such as Sky Go.

Who are the favourites for promotion?

Nottingham Forest 13/8. Sheffield United 9/4. Huddersfield Town 7/2. Luton Town 4/1.

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