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Re: Expanding to 6 playoff places

By Chuds11/2 14:41Wed Feb 11 14:41:49 2026In response to Re: Expanding to 6 playoff places

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It wouldn't be more matches either as they would just replace the two-legged semi-finals with a one-legged match at the higher-placed side, which should also (in theory at least) further benefit the side finishing higher in the league.

Numbers presuming the higher side wins each match:

Now:
6v3, 3v6
5v4, 4v5
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3v4

Then:
5v8
6v7
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3v6
4v5
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3v4

Both playoff formats involve five matches total, with each side playing a maximum of three, but in the new format the sides finishing higher actually play a game less and don't play an away match, so should stand a greater chance of being promoted.

Edited by Chuds at 14:47:00 on 11th February 2026