League Two final day: When is it, confirmed play-off teams and relegation

Who will have the pleasure of entertaining Ryan Reynolds' and Rob McElhenney's Wrexham in League Two next season?
There's plenty to be decided on the final day of the 2022/23 League Two season, especially at the top of the table. This time around, there won't be any relegation drama.
Nevertheless, there are automatic promotion and play-off spots that are yet to be decided which should make for an exciting final day.
Here's everything you need to know about the final round of 2022/23 League Two fixtures.
When is the final day of the 2022/23 League Two season?
The final round of 2022/23 League Two fixtures will kick-off at 12:30 on Monday 8 May.
2022/23 League Two final day fixtures
All games to kick-off at 12:30 (BST)
- Sutton Utd vs Carlisle
- Walsall vs Doncaster
- Bradford vs Leyton Orient
- Salford City vs Gillingham
- Newport County vs Crewe
- Barrow vs Stevenage
- Grimsby Town vs AFC Wimbledon
- Stockport vs Hartlepool
- Harrogate Town vs Rochdale
- Swindon vs Crawley
- Colchester vs Mansfield Town
- Tranmere vs Northampton
How to watch the League Two final day on TV?
Automatic promotion hopefuls Northampton and Stockport are the two teams picked out for live TV coverage on the final day - the former are travelling to Tranmere while the latter host relegated Hartlepool.
Country | Broadcaster |
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United Kingdom | Sky Sports |
United States | ESPN+ |
Canada | DAZN |
All other games will not be televised live in the UK but a studio special on Sky Sports will show each goal as they go in.
Which teams have qualified for the 2023 League Two play-offs?
Promoted
- Leyton Orient (C)
- Stevenage
- Northampton/Stockport
Play-offs
- Northampton/Stockport
- Carlisle
- TBC
- TBC
Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points |
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1. | Leyton Orient | 45 | 26 | 12 | 7 | 27 | 90 |
2. | Stevenage | 45 | 23 | 13 | 9 | 21 | 82 |
3. | Northampton | 45 | 22 | 14 | 9 | 19 | 80 |
4. | Stockport County | 45 | 22 | 12 | 11 | 28 | 78 |
5. | Carlisle | 45 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 23 | 75 |
6. | Salford City | 45 | 22 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 75 |
7. | Bradford | 45 | 20 | 15 | 9 | 19 | 75 |
8. | Mansfield Town | 45 | 20 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 72 |
While Leyton Orient and Stevenage have already secured automatic promotion up to League One, the final spot is up for grabs between Northampton and Stockport. Northampton's buffer is two points heading into the final day, but Stockport's superior goal difference means they can ill-afford any slip-ups when they face Tranmere.
Four teams are vying for the three remaining play-off spots, with Carlisle, Salford and Bradford all sitting on 75 points, while Mansfield have accumulated 72.
For Mansfield to make the play-offs, they must beat Colchester on the final day and hope either Bradford or Salford lose by a comfortable margin. Mansfield's goal difference is currently four inferior to the two aforementioned sides, and eight to Carlisle, who have all but secured a play-off berth.
When are the 2022/23 League Two play-offs?
- 13/05/23 - 7th vs 4th (19:45)
- 14/05/23 - 6th vs 5th (19:00)
- 18/05/23 - 4th vs 7th (20:00)
- 19/05/23 - 5th vs 6th (20:00)
- 28/05/23 - League Two play-off final (13:30)
Which teams have been relegated to the National League?
Relegated
- Hartlepool
- Rochdale
Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points |
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23. | Hartlepool | 45 | 9 | 15 | 21 | -26 | 42 |
24. | Rochdale | 45 | 9 | 10 | 26 | -24 | 37 |
There will be non drama at the bottom of the table on the final day with both Hartlepool and Rochdale already being consigned to the National League.
Crawley's four-game unbeaten run arrived at a crucial time, and their recent form saw them steer clear of the drop zone.
Read more on the play-off hunt across the EFL
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