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The current season’s League One play-off final is set for Wembley on May 24, 2026, with Bolton Wanderers and Stockport County confirmed as the finalists after wins in the semi-finals. Bolton progressed with a 2-0 aggregate win, and Stockport earned their spot with a 2-0 victory in the other semi. These updates come from contemporary reports covering the play-off both on the night of the semis and in follow-up summaries.[1]
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There was a notable dramatic finish on the final day of the League One season, with Stevenage securing a play-off place and Bolton, Stockport, and Bradford City all finishing in positions that influenced the final lineup for the play-offs. This context helps explain how the finalists were determined.[2]
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For broader context, historical coverage of recent League One play-off finals shows how finals operate at Wembley and which teams have historically reached the final, though the exact matchup will vary by year. If you’d like, I can pull the most up-to-date match details (lineups, timing of goals, and final score) from reliable sources and present them with citations.[4]
Would you like me to fetch a precise, up-to-the-minute match report for the Bolton vs Stockport final (lineups, goal times, substitutions) and provide direct citations?