EFL play-offs 2025: All highlights and reports
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www.skysports.comHere’s the latest on the 2025 EFL League One play-off final.
Headlines
- The 2025 League One play-off final took place at Wembley Stadium on May 25, 2025, with Charlton Athletic defeating Leyton Orient 1-0 to earn promotion to the Championship.[2][7]
- Charlton’s goal was scored by Macaulay Gillesphey in the 31st minute, and the final attendance was reported around 76,193.[7][2]
Key details
- Final date and venue: 25 May 2025, Wembley Stadium, London.[2][7]
- Result: Charlton Athletic 1–0 Leyton Orient; Charlton promoted to the 2025–26 EFL Championship.[7][2]
- Referee: Andrew Kitchen.[2][7]
- Notable context: The top two teams (Birmingham City and Wrexham) were automatically promoted that season; Charlton and Leyton Orient were among the teams contesting the play-offs for the third promotion slot.[9]
What this means
- Charlton Athletic join Birmingham City and Wrexham in moving up to the Championship for the 2025–26 season, while Leyton Orient remain in League One.[7][2]
- The match followed the typical single final format at Wembley, with promotion on the line for the winner.[2][7]
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