BBC Scotland Broadcasts Thrilling Premiership Play-Offs: Road to Promotion Revealed

BBC Scotland announces comprehensive coverage of the high-stakes Premiership play-offs featuring Livingston, Ayr United, and Falkirk's promotion chase.

Key Fixture Details and Broadcast Schedule

BBC Scotland continues its commitment to Scottish football with exclusive live coverage of this season's crucial Premiership play-off quarter-finals and semi-finals in May. The broadcast schedule includes:

  • Quarter-finals: First leg on Tuesday, May 6 (19:45 BST) with fourth-placed Championship team hosting third-placed
  • Return leg: Three days later at the same kickoff time
  • Semi-finals: May 13 & 16 featuring the winners against Championship runners-up

The Road to Promotion

The ultimate prize is a two-legged showdown against the 11th-placed Premiership team, scheduled for:

  • First leg: May 22 (broadcast by Sky Sports)
  • Second leg: May 26

Special note: If St Johnstone reach both the Scottish Cup final (May 24) and play-off final, these dates adjust to May 27 and 30.

Current Standings and Contenders

The Championship race presents compelling narratives:

  • Falkirk leads by 8 points, chasing back-to-back promotions
  • Ayr United and Livingston have secured playoff positions
  • Tight battle between Partick Thistle (4th), Raith Rovers, and Morton

In the Premiership's relegation zone:

Position Team Points
10th Kilmarnock 28
11th Dundee 27
12th St Johnstone 22

Additional Coverage

BBC Alba will broadcast:

  • Championship play-off finals: May 14 & 17
  • League One play-off finals: May 13 & 16

The play-offs represent Scottish football's most dramatic contests, where dreams of top-flight football clash with the agony of near-misses. Every match promises maximum intensity as teams battle for their Premiership future.

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