SPFL announce play-off dates as hectic fixture spell awaits

The SPFL have announced the play-off dates for the team seeking promotion and aiming to avoid relegation over the next few weeks.

In Lanarkshire, there is a likelihood Hamilton Academical will be involved in the Championship play-offs, as they bid to preserve their status in the second tier, and they are set to face direct competition with rivals Airdrieonians, as the Diamonds have all-but secured their place in the promotion play-off spots in League One.

Meanwhile, Albion Rovers are desperately trying to avoid being involved in the pyramid play-off, where the bottom side in League Two will face off against the winners of the Highland/Lowland League play-offs.

It's set to be a nail-biting few weeks for the aforementioned sides and if they are involved in the play-offs, they will be in the thick of a packed schedule that will play out as follows:

CINCH PREMIERSHIP PLAY-OFFS

Tuesday May 9 cinch Premiership play-off quarter-final, 1st leg 4th in Championship v 3rd in Championship Live on BBC Scotland, kick-off 7.45pm

Friday May 12 cinch Premiership play-off quarter-final, 2nd leg 3rd in Championship v 4th in Championship Live on BBC Scotland, kick-off 7.45pm

Friday May 19 cinch Premiership play-off semi-final, 1st leg 3rd or 4th in Championship v 2nd in Championship Live on BBC Scotland, kick-off 7.45pm

Friday May 26 cinch Premiership play-off semi-final, 2nd leg 2nd in Championship v 3rd or 4th in Championship Live on BBC Scotland, kick-off 7.45pm

Thursday June 1 cinch Premiership play-off final, 1st leg 2nd or 3rd or 4th in Championship v 11th in Premiership Live on Sky Sports, kick-off 8.00pm

Sunday June 4 cinch Premiership play-off final, 2nd leg 11th in Premiership v 2nd or 3rd or 4th in Championship