After an exhilarating and unforgettable National League season, attention now shifts to the high-stakes play-offs, which fans can watch live and exclusively on DAZN.
Following Rochdale’s dramatic final-day draw with York City, the play-off contenders have been set. Alongside Carlisle United, Boreham Wood, Scunthorpe United, Southend United, and Forest Green Rovers, these teams enter a knockout phase full of tension and excitement.
The National League play-off format differs from that of the Football League. This week, two single-leg eliminator matches will feature teams finishing fourth through seventh. The winners will then face the second and third placed clubs in one-leg semi-finals in early May, with the ultimate prize decided in the final at Wembley Stadium later this month.
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The action kicks off tonight as Forest Green Rovers travel to Boreham Wood’s home ground. Despite finishing nine points and three places apart in the league standings, all previous results are set aside in this winner-takes-all encounter.
Boreham Wood, managed by Luke Garrard, come into this clash with strong form — losing just once in their last nine matches across all competitions. They secured a narrow 1-0 win over Sutton United on the final day, boosting their momentum. Forest Green, aiming to bounce back to League Two after their relegation in 2024, enter the eliminators as the lowest-ranked side. Robbie Savage’s squad impressed recently with a dominant 5-0 victory against relegated Morecambe and have only one loss in their last six outings. Their previous meetings this season saw Forest Green win 2-1 at home in October, while a tightly contested 1-1 draw followed in February.
Match Details:
- Boreham Wood vs Forest Green Rovers
- Date: Wednesday, April 29
- Kick-off: 7:45 PM
All National League play-off matches, including the final, will be broadcast live on DAZN. To watch, fans must subscribe to DAZN’s NLTV Season Pass, offering live and on-demand access to all play-off games for just £14.99.
Subscribers also gain access to highlights and replays of every match. DAZN is compatible with multiple devices such as smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, game consoles, and can be added via providers like Sky and Virgin Media.
Be aware, the NLTV Season Pass automatically renews after July 31. Fans only subscribing to watch this season’s play-offs should cancel before this date to avoid additional charges. For those who continue their subscription, DAZN promises an expanded National League coverage next season, including over 400 fixtures and at least 30 games per team.