2024/2025 European Play Offs Update

1st May 2025

Through the NI Football League we can provide supporters with an update on dates and scenarios for the NIFL European Playoffs next week.

Following the completion of the Sports Direct Premiership’s regular season campaign last weekend, the outcome of the Irish Cup Final this weekend (Saturday 3 May) will determine the final line-up.

Supporters can be advised of the two potential scenarios, with the club’s playoff ranking in brackets.

Scenario One

Cliftonville win the Irish Cup

Semi-Finals

Wednesday 7 May 2025 (kick-off: 7.45pm)
Glentoran (1) v Crusaders (4)
Dungannon Swifts (2) v Coleraine (3)

Final

Sunday 11 May 2025 (kick-off: 2pm)

Scenario Two

Dungannon Swifts win the Irish Cup

Semi-Finals

Wednesday 7 May 2025 (kick-off: 7.45pm)
Glentoran (1) v Cliftonville (4)
Coleraine (2) v Crusaders (3)

Final

Sunday 11 May 2025 (kick-off: 2pm)

For any European Playoff ties, the highest ranked club in the regular season will be at home.