The English Soccer League (EFL) has drawn up a contingency plan to carry the Championship play-off remaining on June 2 in case Coventry Metropolis attain the FA Cup remaining.
The play-off remaining is scheduled to happen on Sunday, Might 26, which comes the day after the FA Cup remaining.
Coventry reached the FA Cup semi-final with a 3-2 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday and are eighth within the Championship — 4 factors behind sixth-placed Norwich Metropolis who occupy the ultimate play-off spot — with 9 matches remaining.
Which means, in idea, Coventry may very well be right down to play in each the Championship play-off remaining and FA Cup remaining — in the event that they attain the play-offs and qualify for the ultimate, in addition to beating Manchester United in subsequent month’s FA Cup semi-final.
The FA Cup semi-final schedule has not but been finalised however the video games will happen over the weekend of April 20-21. Chelsea face Manchester Metropolis within the different tie.
The Championship league season, in the meantime, concludes on Might 4. The play-off semi-final dates will probably be confirmed as soon as the common season finishes.
It’s as but unclear at what stage the Championship play-off remaining can be moved if Coventry are profitable of their endeavours for the remainder of the season, however the June 2 contingency plan is in place for the sport to be rescheduled. That may additionally see the Championship play-off remaining fall the day after the Champions League remaining, which can even be performed at Wembley Stadium.
Coventry reached final season’s play-off remaining, the place they had been overwhelmed on penalties by Luton City.
Ought to Mark Robins’ aspect attain the FA Cup remaining, they might change into the primary Championship membership to take action since Cardiff Metropolis in 2008.
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Haji Wright – the USMNT ahead who settled a cup traditional in Coventry’s favour
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