Championship play-off race set for dramatic conclusion with seven clubs battling for four spots

The Championship play-off race is set for a dramatic conclusion with seven clubs separated by just four points.

Featherstone Rovers have claimed the League Leaders' Shield and Toulouse Olympique will finish second but the remaining four play-off places are up for grabs with two rounds to go.

Sheffield Eagles, London Broncos, Bradford Bulls and Batley Bulldogs currently make up the rest of the top six.

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However, those clubs are looking over their shoulders with Halifax Panthers, Widnes Vikings and York Knights ready to pounce.

Here, The Yorkshire Post takes a look at the remaining fixtures for the play-off rivals.

3rd: Sheffield Eagles (Points: 30, PD: 201, Form: WLLWLW)

Remaining fixtures: Widnes Vikings (a), Bradford Bulls (h)

4th: London Broncos (Points: 30, PD: 42, Form: LWWWWW)

Halifax are aiming to back up their 1895 Cup triumph. (Photo: Will Palmer/SWpix.com)Halifax are aiming to back up their 1895 Cup triumph. (Photo: Will Palmer/SWpix.com)
Halifax are aiming to back up their 1895 Cup triumph. (Photo: Will Palmer/SWpix.com)

Remaining fixtures: Bradford Bulls (h), Keighley Cougars (h)

5th: Bradford Bulls (Points: 29, PD: 102, Form: LWWWLL)

Remaining fixtures: London Broncos (a), Sheffield Eagles (a)

6th: Batley Bulldogs (Points: 28, PD: -26, Form: LLLLLW)

Remaining fixtures: York Knights (a), Newcastle Thunder (h)

7th: Halifax Panthers (Points: 27, PD: 127, Form: LWLLWW)

Remaining fixtures: Keighley Cougars (a), Swinton Lions (h)

8th: Widnes Vikings (Points: 26, PD: 39, Form: WWLWWL)

Remaining fixtures: Sheffield Eagles (h), Featherstone Rovers (a)

9th: York Knights (Points: 26, PD: -14, Form: WLWWWW)

Remaining fixtures: Batley Bulldogs (h), Barrow Raiders (a)

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