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Gareth Fullerton

NIFL European play-off fixtures and dates confirmed

Crusaders booked their place in Europe with Saturday's Irish Cup win over Ballymena United.

Stephen Baxter's side earned their place at the lucrative UEFA table after their 2-1 victory at Windsor Park.

It means the Crues won't be involved in the end-of-season play-offs.

Read more: Stephen Baxter soaks up breathless Irish Cup win at Windsor Park

The NI Football League have now confirmed the fixtures and dates for next week's games, including the two semi-finals and final.

We also now know the play-off details for this season's Championship promotion/relegation play-off.

Here are the details:

European Playoffs

The dates and competing clubs in the play-off series for the place in the qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League are as follows:-

Tuesday 10 May 2022
Semi-final 1 – Glentoran v Glenavon
Semi-final 2 – Larne v Coleraine

Friday 13 May 2022
Final – Winner of Semi-final 1 v Winner of Semi-final 2
(Match to be played at the home ground of highest placed finalist in the league standings)

Championship/Relegation Playoff

Tuesday 10 May 2022
Leg 1 – Bangor v Knockbreda

Saturday 14 May 2022
Leg 2 - Knockbreda v Bangor (note: 2pm kick-off)

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