Ahead of the last round of games, Barnsley (75 points) and Lincoln City (74 points) now hold the final two positions in the top six. Oxford United, in seventh position, behind the Imps by one goal on goal differential, while Blackpool, in eighth place, trails them by one point.
The Seasiders, who have won four straight games, travel to the Select Car Leasing Stadium needing to defeat Reading on Saturday afternoon in addition to hoping for favorable outcomes elsewhere.
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Not in shape As Barnsley gets ready to host Northampton Town at Oakwell, they fired Neill Collins this week. Oxford travels to St James Park to play Exeter City, while Lincoln hosts League One champions Portsmouth.
The play-off semi-final dates have been tentatively established, although they might yet change depending on a number of variables. Prior to the follow-up meeting on Tuesday, May 7 (K.O. 8pm), the first leg of the duel between sixth and third was initially scheduled for Friday, May 3. Instead, it will now take place on Saturday, May 4 (K.O. 3.30pm).
Meanwhile, May 4 (K.O. 7.45) will see the first meeting between fifth and fourth, and May 8 (K.O. 8pm) will see the second meeting.
All schedules are still subject to confirmation in order to accommodate any last-minute alterations to the teams.
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The kickoff time for the League One play-off on Saturday, May 18, at Wembley has not yet been determined.
