The National League, North and South playoff dates are revealed

The National League, National League North and National League South playoff dates have been revealed, after weeks of uncertainty.

It was the league organisation that first revealed the long awaited news on Saturday morning, and now a total of 18 participating clubs know what, when and how they can prepare.

Three divisions look set to finally play out their non league playoff fixtures after clubs voted to conclude the season based on unweighted points per game and reinstate playoffs.

All five of the National League play-off matches, including the final held at Wembley Stadium, will be broadcast live on BT Sport.

A meeting was held with the 12 competing playoff clubs and it’s been revealed that clubs will be required to develop a thorough Covid-19 risk assessment and stadium management plan in order to host matches.

Each hosting club need to appoint a Covid-19 Officer and a Medical Officer, both must have approval from the region’s Safety Advisory Group and the National League.

A coronavirus testing process needs to be developed by each club for the players and staff, and then approved by the National League Medical Officer.

Testing would take place weekly for a minimum of a three-week period, though it would be costly to many clubs, and this is why it’s up to the clubs to decide whether they are able to compete in them or opt out.

All five of the National League play-off matches, including the final held at Wembley Stadium, will be broadcast live on BT Sport.

Due to the current Government sporting guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic, all play-off matches will be played behind closed doors.

Vanarama National League
Friday 17th July – 7pm
Elimination Round – Match A – Boreham Wood vs FC Halifax Town

Saturday 18th July – 3pm
Elimination Round – Match B – Yeovil Town vs Barnet

Saturday 25th July 2020- 2.30pm
Semi Final – Harrogate Town vs Winner of Match A

Saturday 25th July 2020 – 5pm
Semi Final – Notts County vs Winner of Match B

2nd August 2020 – 3pm
Promotion Final – Wembley Stadium

FAVOURITES TO WIN NATIONAL LEAGUE PLAYOFFS

Harrogate Town – 7/4
Notts County- 9/4
Yeovil – 5/1
Boreham Wood- 6/1
Barnet – 10/1
Halifax – 16/1

Vanarama National League North
Sunday 19th July 2020 – 3pm
Elimination Round – Match A – Altrincham vs Chester
Elimination Round – Match B – Brackley Town vs Gateshead

Saturday 25th July 2020 – 3pm
Semi Final – York City vs Winner of Match A
Semi Final – Boston United vs Winner of Match B

1st August 2020 – 3pm
Promotion Final – Stadium of highest ranked finalist

Vanarama National League South
Sunday 19th July 2020- 3pm
Elimination Round – Match A – Slough Town vs Dartford
Elimination Round – Match B – Bath City vs Dorking Wanderers

Saturday 25th July 2020 – 3pm
Semi Final – Havant & Waterlooville vs Winner of Match A
Semi Final – Weymouth vs Winner of Match B

1st August 2020 – 3pm
Promotion Final – Stadium of highest ranked finalist

Fans took to Twitter after the National League, North and South playoff dates are revealed…

Notts County to win that

— Jason Harding (@j_harding_87) July 4, 2020

Has the fa given it the all clear

— Bradley Clarke (@bloodclaart) July 4, 2020

Announce streaming

— Phil Spencer (@PhilSpencerCFC) July 4, 2020

@btsport, there are lots of season ticket holders in National League North and South who deserve to see their clubs’ climax to the season just as much as the supporters of any other club higher up. Please confirm what your plans are. https://t.co/wgQbPTdDnn

— richardcollins (@LeicsPilgrim) July 4, 2020

Absolutely bonkers that you can go to a pub or a garden centre, but not a football match.

— Socialist Ace #BlackLivesMatter #UBINOW (@AceSocialist) July 4, 2020

Aren’t The FA still to ratify the end of season proposal though Ollie? Strange how the fixtures have been published before the proposal has been officially ratified

— Colin Perreira (@Blind_Tudor) July 4, 2020

Are they allowed to play some friendlies in the lead up to these games?

— Alan ostler (@AlanOstler1481) July 4, 2020

That’s simply not good enough from @btsport. Let us know what is happening as there are some big (if not bigger) teams (support base and thus viewers) in these play offs arguably than some of those in the national league

— Drew Huskisson (@Drewhuskisson) July 4, 2020