Overview

• Stoke City manager Mark Robins publicly endorsed expanding the play-offs, arguing it would keep more late-season games meaningful.
• Derby County head coach John Eustace said he would welcome extra places, citing momentum benefits while acknowledging fairness concerns with big points gaps.
• The suggested format mirrors the National League with one-off eliminators between 5th vs 8th and 6th vs 7th, followed by two-legged semi-finals against 3rd and 4th and a final at Wembley.
• Preston North End chief executive Peter Ridsdale presented the concept to clubs, with reports indicating it was well received.
• No EFL vote has been held to date, and any change would still need approval from the FA Board and the Premier League.