Who plays who in league one playoffs: Sheffield Wednesday and Sunderland dates and times confirmed

A 4-1 win in the Sheffield sunshine was enough for Sheffield Wednesday to finish fourth and seal their place in the League One playoffs.

Results beneath them went one way and the other and they’ll be joined in the post-season madness by MK Dons, Sunderland and Wycombe Wanderers, who leapfrogged Plymouth Argyle on the final day.

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Wednesday’s fourth place sitting means they’ll get a home semi-final second up – no small factor – and they’ll take on fellow third tier giants Sunderland in what will be a mouth-watering couple of matches.

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They’ll play at the Stadium of Light on Friday 6, with a 7.45pm kick-off, then back to Hillsborough the following Monday 9, same kick-off time.

The playoff final – should they get there – will be played at Wembley on May 21 at 3pm.

In the other semi-final, MK Dons will travel take on Wycombe on Thursday night with the return leg at Stadium:MK on Sunday.

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