Summary

  • Plymouth win League One title with 3-1 win at Port Vale

  • Peterborough snatch final play-off spot with win at Barnsley

  • Ten-man Derby miss out after 1-0 defeat at Sheff Wed

  • Cambridge beat Forest Green to survive

  • MK Dons, Morecambe and Accrington Stanley relegated to League Two

  • Get involved using #bbcefl on Twitter

  1. Postpublished at 12:09 British Summer Time 7 May 2023

    Exeter 0-0 Morecambe

    A bright start from Morecambe in their battle for survival.

    The Shrimps slip in a ball towards Cole Stockton but he's flagged offside before he can strike into the Exeter net.

  2. Postpublished at 12:08 British Summer Time 7 May 2023

    Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Derby Co

    Derby boss Paul Warne embraces Sheffield Wednesday counterpart Darren MooreImage source, PA Media

    This could be the first of three meetings in 11 days between the sides if Derby stay where they are in the play-off spots.

    But so much could happen in the next 90-odd minutes.

    Derby must match or better Peterborough’s result to guarantee their play-off berth, and could leapfrog Bolton into fifth if they beat the Owls and the Trotters lose at Bristol Rovers.

    No chances yet at Hillsborough.

  3. Postpublished at 12:08 British Summer Time 7 May 2023

    Fleetwood 0-0 Ipswich

    A bright start from Fleetwood.

    Their midfielder Phoenix Patterson causing problems for Ipswich early.

    Early days though.

  4. Postpublished at 12:07 British Summer Time 7 May 2023

    Burton 0-0 MK Dons

    Whereas we've had a dramatic early goal in the fight for the title, no such thing has happened in the race against the drop.

    MK Dons have had the first chance of the game against Burton, as Paris Maghoma makes a run towards the box and strikes but his effort is blocked away by Sam Hughes.

    A win for the visitors will ensure League One football next season.

  5. Postpublished at 12:04 British Summer Time 7 May 2023

    Bristol Rovers 0-0 Bolton Wanderers

    Bolton are guaranteed a play-off spot, but could drop to sixth if they slip today and Derby win at Sheffield Wednesday.

    But it seems Ian Evatt, with a new contract in his pocket, already has one eye on the play-offs - regardless of who they play.

    He's made eight changes for their final regular season outing. Mind you, his counterpart Joey Barton has made five.

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    GOAL: Port Vale 1-0 Plymouth Argylepublished at 12:03 British Summer Time 7 May 2023

    James Plant (3 mins)

    What just happened?

    Unreal start from the home side.

    James Plant on the third minute slots one into the corner of the net from just inside the box.

    Really poor defending from Argyle.

    It's very early, but as it stands, that means the title is heading for Ipswich.

  7. KICK-OFFpublished at 12:00 British Summer Time 7 May 2023

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    Right then.

    The final day of the League One season begins.

    How are the nerves? A big afternoon awaits at the top and bottom of the table.

  8. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 11:58 British Summer Time 7 May 2023

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    Right then, we want your predictions for how today is going to pan out.

    Who do you see as title winners? Plymouth or Ipswich?

    Do you think Peterborough will nab sixth spot from Derby on the final day?

    Can financially-troubled Morecambe pull off the great escape?

    Let us know your thoughts using #bbcefl on social media.

  9. 'We've been on a good run for survival'published at 11:54 British Summer Time 7 May 2023

    Exeter v Morecambe (12:00 BST)

    With Morecambe, MK Dons and Cambridge split by just one point, it's a battle to survive.

    Cambridge host already-relegated Forest Green while Morecambe and MK Dons travel to mid-table sides Exeter City and and Burton Albion respectively.

    "We've been on a very good run, the players are in hungry mode," says Morecambe boss Derek Adams, whose team have won their past three games to give them a sniff of survival.

    "The result at Burton helped us because it gave us a little bit more clarity on the situation. It allows us to really focus on winning the game and then we can look at the Burton v MK Dons game.

    "If that goes our way, then we'll have enough points to stay in the division. We've already got more points than we did last season but we've taken it to the last day of the season again."

  10. 'I signed players who weren't good enough'published at 11:50 British Summer Time 7 May 2023

    Oxford v Accrington (12:00 BST)

    Accrington boss John Coleman is refreshingly honest about his own role in their demise this season, with relegation set to be confirmed later today.

    "We've used the biggest budget we've ever had this season and I haven't used it at all wisely," is Accrington manager John Coleman's honest assessment of his side's plight.

    "Some of it was my own doing, some of it wasn't my own doing. The truth is I tried to sign players and I couldn't and we maybe have to look at altering our wage structure next season, keeping it within the parameters but altering what we do.

    "I ended up having too many players that weren't good enough, or consistently good enough. You could see in flashes why we signed them, but in the main, they haven't been good enough."

  11. 'We won't set up for a draw'published at 11:48 British Summer Time 7 May 2023

    Sheff Wed v Derby (12:00 BST)

    Derby boss Paul WarneImage source, PA Media

    Derby boss Paul Warne wants a win against Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough today and nothing less in their pursuit of sixth position.

    "We have a really good opportunity to do something this year and we will do everything we can. If we fall short, we fall short, it won't be from a lack of effort," Warne, who turns 50 on Monday, told BBC Radio Derby.

    "We are not setting up for a draw, it's not in our nature. I don't know how you would set up for a draw.

    "I'm hoping for a similar level of performances [as shown against Portsmouth last week] against a very good team. I'm not asking for a lot more, just a little more Lady Luck and fortune in front of goal.

    "Hopefully we will have enough in our performance to just get us over the final bit then we can have about 30 seconds to enjoy it before we go again."

  12. What's at stake in the race for sixth?published at 11:46 British Summer Time 7 May 2023

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    It is a two-way shootout between Derby County and Peterborough United for the remaining place in the League One play-offs.

    Derby - who have played in the third tier this season for the first time since 1986 after their relegation last term - know they will make the post-season if they win at Wednesday, who are guaranteed third place.

    A victory could also see them avoid Wednesday in the play-offs should Bolton lose at Bristol Rovers or draw and the Rams win by three goals or more at Hillsborough.

    Peterborough know that to get the final play-off place they must win at fourth-placed Barnsley and hope Derby do not win - a Derby draw would mean Posh would need a four-goal victory at Oakwell.

  13. Can Argyle break the 100-point mark?published at 11:45 British Summer Time 7 May 2023

    Port Vale v Plymouth (12:00 BST)

    It is Plymouth who are in the box seat to win the title, as Steven Schumacher's side have a one-point advantage over Ipswich Town thanks to a run of 10 wins from 12 matches.

    A 1-0 win over Burton Albion last week ensured promotion for the Pilgrims after 13 years in the bottom two tiers of the English Football League, having rebuilt from almost going out of business and nearly going down to the National League.

    A first title since 2004 would be the icing on the cake for a team that had play-off ambitions going into the season.

    "If you could break the 100-point mark that would be an incredible achievement," boss Schumacher told BBC Sport.

    "That'll be the message to the players. They'll already go down in folklore, they'll never be forgotten, and if they can get over 100 points, well, not many teams ever do that.

    "They should try and go for it because that doesn't happen too often in their careers."

  14. 'The hard work has paid off'published at 11:41 British Summer Time 7 May 2023

    Fleetwood v Ipswich (12:00 BST)

    Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna before his side's game at FleetwoodImage source, PA Media

    Ipswich have had about as perfect an end to their season as you can expect.

    Boss Kieran McKenna were 10 points off the top two in February and clawed down that deficit to win automatic promotion back to the Championship last weekend.

    But what does it mean to the man who has brought the good times back to Portman Road in his first managerial position?

    "It means an awful lot, no doubt about it. You work very hard in your coaching career to get into positions like this," McKenna told BBC Radio Suffolk.

    "We're all ambitious and we want to achieve things. We knew it would take a really big effort to get out of this really tough division and there's been so much work from everyone associated with the club and it's great to see that work has paid off."

  15. Meanwhile at the bottom..published at 11:38 British Summer Time 7 May 2023

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    We already have one team - Forest Green Rovers - relegated from League One this season.

    But the other three spots are still to be decided.

    Accrington Stanley are as good as down after their loss to Cambridge last week and would need an almighty 16-goal swing at a minimum to remain in the division.

    However, Cambridge, Morecambe and MK Dons are still in the relegation picture, with Oxford United's superior goal difference keeping them out of harm's way.

    Meanwhile, this is how the bottom of the League One table looksImage source, BBC Sport
  16. Plenty to play for at the top of the tablepublished at 11:36 British Summer Time 7 May 2023

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    Let's remind ourselves of the lay of the land coming into the last set of fixtures during the regular 2022-23 League One season.

    Plymouth Argyle and Ipswich Town have their own battle of which team will be League One champions later today.

    Meanwhile there's still one place in the top six up for grabs, with Sheffield Wednesday, Barnsley and Bolton Wanderers already establishing their play-off places.

    Derby and Peterborough are still in the mix to hunt down sixth place today.

    The top of the League One table headed into the last round of fixturesImage source, BBC Sport
  17. How we're lining up for the final daypublished at 11:33 British Summer Time 7 May 2023

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    Here's how we're lining up today for the final day of the League One season. All games get going at 12:00 BST:

    • Barnsley v Peterborough United
    • Bristol Rovers v Bolton Wanderers
    • Burton Albion v Milton Keynes Dons
    • Cambridge United v Forest Green Rovers
    • Cheltenham Town v Charlton Athletic
    • Exeter City v Morecambe
    • Fleetwood Town v Ipswich Town
    • Lincoln City v Shrewsbury Town
    • Oxford United v Accrington Stanley
    • Port Vale v Plymouth Argyle
    • Portsmouth v Wycombe Wanderers
    • Sheffield Wednesday v Derby County
  18. The final day arrivespublished at 11:30 British Summer Time 7 May 2023

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    Ipswich fans dressed as Mario and LuigiImage source, Rex Features

    It has been an almighty season that's felt like it's gone on forever but the final day of the season is here.

    We've got an early start to our feast of fixtures today with the small matter of the title, final play-off line-up and three relegation places still to be decided.

    The fancy dress is out and we're almost under way.

    Kick-off is coming soon.