Mariners’ play-off road mapped out
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THE National League have confirmed the dates for the playoffs with Grimsby Town’s route back to League Two laid out, even if the opponents are not yet confirmed.
The play-offs will begin on Monday, May 23 with the side finishing fifth hosting the team who finish sixth, which is the league position the Mariners currently occupy.
The following evening fourth will host seventh, with the two winners of the eliminator games progressing to the play-off semifinals on Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29.
The play-off final will take place on Sunday June 5, with Paul Hurst’s side hoping to be involved in the game at the London Stadium, the home of West Ham United.
Town are unlikely to have a home game in the play-offs, although they could still finish fifth, sixth or seventh depending on this Sunday’s results on the final day of the regular season.
The Mariners head to Eastleigh with their play-off place secured but knowing a convincing win and a defeat for Notts County at Maidenhead could see them leapfrog County into fifth place. l
Similarly, a loss and a big win for Chesterfield at home to Woking could drop them to seventh and the final play-off spot. If the table stays as things stand Town will take on Notts County next Monday and if they win, would then play at Wrexham on Saturday 28th.
Play-off dates Eliminator A: Monday, May 23 - 5th place vs 6th place - 7.45pm Eliminator B: Tuesday, May 24 - 4th place vs 7th place - 7.45pm Semi-Final: Saturday, May 28 - 2nd place vs winner of Eliminator A - 12.30pm Semi-Final: Sunday, May 29 - 3rd place vs winner of Eliminator B - 12.30pm Promotion Final: Sunday, June 5 - 3pm