May Day date for NIFL’s European Play-Off final

The semi-finals of the tournament that decides which team will grab the Irish League’s last slot in the Europa Conference will be played on Wednesday May 1, with the final five days later on May 6.

It is yet to be determined as to whether three or four teams will compete in the play-off. If either Carrick Rangers and Dungannon Swifts secure seventh spot they will join Crusaders, Glentoran and Coleraine in the play-offs. If either Glenavon or Loughgall – who are not expected to be awarded a UEFA Licence – nab seventh, only three teams will be involved in the play-off with the fourth-placed advancing straight to May Day’s final.

The first leg of the Premiership Promotion-Relegation Play-Off - which will most likely see Ballymena United play one of Annagh United, Bangor or Institute – will be played on Tuesday 30 April at the home of the Championship club. The second leg will be played on Friday May 3.

The Championship Promotion-Relegation Play-Off will be played on the same dates as the Premiership Play-Off. Dergview will likely play which ever side loses out in the two-battle for the Premier Intermediate League title between Limavady United and Armagh City. The Roesiders lead the Eagles by a point and hold a game in hand.

European Playoffs

Semi-Finals Wednesday 1 May 2024 (kick-off: 7.45pm)

Final Monday 6 May 2024 (kick-off: 3pm)

Premiership Promotion-Relegation Playoff

First Leg – Tuesday 30 April 2024 Championship 2nd vs Premiership 11th

Second Leg – Friday 3 May 2024 Premiership 11th vs Championship 2nd

Championship Promotion-Relegation Playoff

First Leg – Tuesday 30 April 2024 Premier Intermediate League 2nd vs Championship 11th

Second Leg – Friday 3 May 2024 Championship 11th vs Premier Intermediate League 2nd