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Why are the EFL play-off finals kicking off one minute late?

Why are the EFL play-off finals kicking off one minute late?

The EFL promotion play-offs will all be decided at Wembley Stadium this weekend, but will kick off at unorthodox times, all starting one minute past the hour.

Sunderland and Sheffield United will meet first in the capital to fight for the final spot in the Premier League, with the match set to kick off at 3:01pm. Monday’s League Two play-off between AFC Wimbledon and Walsall is pencilled in for the same slot, with Charlton Athletic and Leyton Orient playing for the chance to step up to the Championship at 1:01pm on Sunday.

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