English Football League

AFC Wimbledon won both matches against Notts County one-nil, while Walsall, which finished fourth, comfortably defeated Chesterfield on aggregate.

Charlton Athletic eliminated the favorites, Wycombe Wanderers, with a single goal over 180 minutes, while Leyton Orient KO'd Stockport County on PKs.

Sheffield United romped Bristol City in the semifinal, scoring thrice in both legs, while Sunderland topped Coventry City thanks to an overtime goal.

Notts County will have to stage a comeback on the road to advance, as AFC Wimbledon gained a slight advantage by nipping the opponents away last week.

Walsall are in the driver's seat to reach the final after defeating Chesterfield two-nothing at home, scoring twice near the end of the first half.

The playoff semifinal will be decided in the return leg in London after the first one at Adams Park was very cagey and ended in a nil-nil draw.

Stockport County and Leyton Orient shared the spoils in an entertaining two-two draw at Edgeley Park, with hosts equalizing through a late penalty kick.

Sunderland blitzed Coventry City on the road, prevailing two-one thanks to a late goal, but the qualification remains wide open given the narrow result.

Sheffield United partially washed away the disappointment for how their season ended by annihilating Bristol City three-nil away in the first leg.

Wycombe Wanderers fought for the second position for months but finished 5th due to three late losses, while Charlton Athletic ultimately came in fourth.

Chesterfield made it to the postseason with a late push. Walsall narrowly missed out on the promotion, as Bradford City edged them out by a single point.

Neither team finished the season too convincingly, as Notts County won once in their last six matches, while AFC Wimbledon did it twice in their past nine.

Leyton Orient ended the season on a roll with six victories on the trot, while Stockport County have not been defeated in eight matches, drawing just once.

Coventry City sneaked into the playoffs at the last moment. Sunderland lost five matches in a row as they had been locked in fourth place for a long time.

Bristol City grabbed the last playoff spot despite a late dip. Sheffield United need to regroup after missing out on a top-two finish declining in April.

Wycombe Wanderers takes on Stockport County in this critical EFL matchup.

Barnsley are in 12th position and have nothing more to ask for this season, while Reading are currently just on the outside looking in the playoffs.

Port Vale secured the promotion to League One in the last round. Gillingham are in the middle of the table and have not been defeated since early March.

Notts County secured a playoff berth by stopping their skid and are close to the top three. Doncaster Rovers lead League Two and have won three in a row.

Lincoln City had a five-game positive streak snapped by Stockport County last week. Wrexham won two straight and hold a five-point lead over third place.

Huddersfield Town are in no man's land after suffering five consecutive defeats. Leyton Orient have won five in a row to grab the last playoff spot.

Carlisle United are penultimate and already relegation to the National League, while Salford City are fighting hard to partake in the postseason.

West Bromwich Albion are basically out of the playoff race as they have prevailed once in nine games. Luton Town are sprinting to avoid relegation.

Sheffield United can no longer be promoted directly but righted the ship after a sudden decline. Blackburn Rovers are on a four-game winning streak.