EFL League One Playoffs: Where to Watch Leyton Orient vs. Stockport County and Full Schedule

The exciting path to promotion through the English Football League (EFL) playoffs is now in full swing. The Championship playoffs are already underway, determining which team will join Leeds United and Burnley in the Premier League next season. Sunderland, Coventry City, Sheffield United, and Bristol City are all on their quest towards the promotion playoff final scheduled for May 21 at Wembley Stadium. All matches across the EFL playoffs are available for viewing on Paramount+ as teams battle to climb the league ranks.

This season has already delivered historic moments. In the Championship, both Leeds United and Burnley remarkably finished with 100 points, with Leeds taking the title on goal difference. This marks the first time two clubs in the same English division have reached the 100-point milestone. Adding to the notable achievements, Birmingham City set a new record in their division with 111 points. It`s the most teams ever in the EFL simultaneously accumulating 100 points or more across the leagues.

The EFL playoffs are renowned for their intense competition; with multiple teams vying for just a handful of promotion spots in each division, every match holds significant weight. In the Championship, Coventry City has shown strong form under manager Frank Lampard, including a series of wins from January to March that propelled them up the table. They face a tough challenge against Sunderland. Sheffield United, having missed out on automatic promotion, must navigate the playoff route to return to the Premier League, potentially drawing encouragement from Leeds United`s success this season after losing the playoff final last year. Bristol City secured their playoff position in dramatic fashion, staging a late two-goal comeback on the final day to earn a crucial draw.

Sunderland`s Journey Back?

Sunderland`s story, like Wrexham`s, has captured attention, even featuring in a television series chronicling their journey after relegation from the Premier League in 2017. After dropping as far as League One, the Black Cats are now back in the Championship and developing young talents like Jobe Bellingham and Chris Rigg. As a young squad, they have experienced some inconsistent form recently, but a strong performance against Coventry could see them pushing towards the final at their home ground, the Stadium of Light.

Intense Promotion Race in League One

The competition for the final place in the Championship via the League One playoffs is set to be a fierce contest. Stockport County and Leyton Orient have been among the most in-form teams in the division, while Charlton Athletic has also climbed the table strongly. Playoff success often favors the team with the best recent momentum, and with three of the four contenders playing excellent football lately, it promises a highly competitive battle for promotion to the Championship.

Leyton Orient will look to the scoring prowess of American forward Charlie Kelman. His impressive tally of 21 goals and five assists makes the England-born US youth international a key player in their quest to join Wrexham and Birmingham City, who have already secured promotion to the Championship.

Below is an overview of the EFL leagues and the playoff schedules:

Promoted to the Premier League

• Burnley
• Leeds United

Qualified for Championship Playoffs

• Bristol City
• Sheffield United
• Coventry City
• Sunderland

Championship Playoff Schedule

• Thursday, May 8: Bristol City 0, Sheffield United 3
• Friday, May 9: Coventry City 1, Sunderland 2
• Monday, May 12: Sheffield United vs. Bristol City, 3 p.m. ET
• Tuesday, May 13: Sunderland vs. Coventry City, 3 p.m. ET
• Saturday, May 24: Championship Playoff Final

Relegated to League One

• Luton Town
• Plymouth Argyle
• Cardiff City

Promoted to the Championship

• Birmingham City
• Wrexham

Qualified for League One Playoffs

• Stockport County
• Charlton Athletic
• Wycombe Wanderers
• Leyton Orient

League One Playoff Schedule

• Saturday, May 10: Leyton Orient vs. Stockport County, 7:30 a.m. ET
• Sunday, May 11: Wycombe Wanderers vs. Charlton Athletic, 1:30 p.m. ET
• Wednesday, May 14: Stockport County vs. Leyton Orient, 3 p.m. ET
• Thursday, May 15: Charlton Athletic vs. Wycombe Wanderers, 3 p.m. ET
• Sunday, May 25: League One Playoff Final

Relegated to League Two

• Cambridge United
• Shrewsbury Town
• Bristol Rovers
• Crawley Town

Promoted to League One

• Doncaster Rovers
• Port Vale
• Bradford City

Qualified for League Two Playoffs

• Walsall
• AFC Wimbledon
• Notts County
• Chesterfield

League Two Playoff Schedule

• Sunday, May 11: Chesterfield vs. Walsall, 8:30 a.m. ET
• Sunday, May 11: Notts County vs. AFC Wimbledon, 1:30 p.m. ET
• Friday, May 16: Walsall vs. Chesterfield, 3 p.m. ET
• Saturday, May 17: AFC Wimbledon vs. Notts County, 7:30 a.m. ET
• Monday, May 26: League Two Playoff Final

Relegated to the National League

• Carlisle United
• Morecambe