2023 EFL League Two Play-off Final
The 2023 EFL League Two play-off final was an association football match played on 28 May 2023 at Wembley Stadium, London, to determine the fourth and final team to gain promotion from EFL League Two, the fourth tier of English football, to EFL League One. The top three teams of 2022–23 EFL League Two gained automatic promotion to League One, while the clubs placed from fourth to seventh in the table took part in the 2023 English Football League play-offs. Route to the final Match Background Summary Details Post-match References 2023 Events Predicted and scheduled events * January 1 ** In the United States, books, films, and other works published in 1927 will enter the public domain, assuming there are no changes made to copyright law. ** Croatia will adopt the eu ... 2023 English Football League play-offs May 2023 sports events in the United Kingdom 2023 sports events in London Stockport County F.C. matches Carlisle United F.C. m ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Wembley Stadium
Wembley Stadium (branded as Wembley Stadium connected by EE for sponsorship reasons) is a football stadium in Wembley, London. It opened in 2007 on the site of the Wembley Stadium (1923), original Wembley Stadium, which was demolished from 2002 to 2003. The stadium hosts major football matches including home matches of the England national football team, and the FA Cup Final. Wembley Stadium is owned by the governing body of English football, the Football Association (the FA), whose headquarters are in the stadium, through its subsidiary Wembley National Stadium Ltd (WNSL). With 90,000 seats, it is the List of stadiums in the United Kingdom by capacity, largest stadium in the UK and List of European stadiums by capacity, the second-largest stadium in Europe. Designed by Populous (company), Populous and Foster and Partners, the stadium is crowned by the Wembley Arch which serves aesthetically as a landmark across London as well as structurally, with the arch supporting over 75% ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Stevenage F
Stevenage ( ) is a large town and borough in Hertfordshire, England, about north of London. Stevenage is east of junctions 7 and 8 of the A1(M), between Letchworth Garden City to the north and Welwyn Garden City to the south. In 1946, Stevenage was designated the United Kingdom's first New Town under the New Towns Act. Etymology "Stevenage" may derive from Old English ''stiþen āc'' / ''stiðen āc'' / ''stithen ac'' (various Old English dialects cited here) meaning "(place at) the stiff oak". The name was recorded as ''Stithenæce'' in c.1060 and as ''Stigenace'' in the Domesday Book in 1086. History Pre-Conquest Stevenage lies near the line of the Roman road from Verulamium to Baldock. Some Romano-British remains were discovered during the building of the New Town, and a hoard of 2,000 silver Roman coins was discovered during house-building in the Chells Manor area in 1986. Other artefacts included a dodecahedron toy, fragments of amphorae for imported wine, bone h ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ryan Edmondson
Ryan David Edmondson (born 20 May 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a striker for club Carlisle United. Edmondson began his career at York City, making his first-team debut at the age of 16 in October 2017. He was signed by Leeds United for an undisclosed fee the following month and made his debut in the Championship in May 2018. He was called up to the England under-19's and scored one goal in three appearances. He spent the first half of the 2020–21 season on loan at Scottish Premiership club Aberdeen and spent the second half of the season with Northampton Town. He was loaned out to Fleetwood Town for the 2021–22 season, but was recalled early in January in order to find more game time with Port Vale. He helped the club earn promotion to League One via the League Two play-offs in 2022. He joined Carlisle United on a free transfer in June 2022. Early life Edmondson was born in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. He supported Leeds United as a child. Care ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kristian Dennis
Kristian Dennis (born 12 March 1990) is an English footballer who plays as a forward for Carlisle United in the EFL League Two He began his career at Macclesfield Town, making his first-team debut in January 2008. However he was released in May 2010, following brief loan spells with Ashton United and Woodley Sports. He joined Woodley Sports permanently, before moving on to Mossley in November 2010. He signed with Curzon Ashton in June 2011, and went on to score 72 goals in two seasons with the club, before joining Stockport County in May 2013. He spent three seasons with County, though spent the third season on loan at Macclesfield Town, where he scored 29 goals, picking up the National League Player of the Month award for November 2015. He returned to the English Football League when he signed with Chesterfield in May 2016, and despite suffering consecutive relegation from League One and League Two, he impressed with 32 goals in 90 appearances in a struggling team. Club car ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Will Collar
William Guy Collar (born 3 February 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for club Stockport County. Career Brighton & Hove Albion He made his debut for Brighton on 28 August 2018, in the EFL Cup at home against Southampton where he played the full match in a 1–0 loss against their south coast rivals. He left Brighton at the end of the 2018–19 season to join Hamilton Academical. Hamilton Academical He signed for Scottish club Hamilton Academical in June 2019. Collar scored the winner for Hamilton in a vital 2–1 win over Hearts in December 2019 which helped Hamilton avoid relegation from the SPFL, at the expense of Hearts. In February 2021, Collar departed Hamilton Academical, via mutual consent. Stockport County On 4 February 2021, Collar joined National League side Stockport County on a contract until the end of the 2020–21 season. In May 2021 Will penned a new two-year deal with Stockport until the end of the 2022–23 s ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jack Stretton
Jack Kirk Stretton (born 6 September 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Stockport County. Club career Derby County Stretton made his debut for Derby County as a substitute in a 1–1 draw with Wycombe Wanderers on 28 November 2020. On 8 March 2021, Stretton joined National League side Stockport County on loan for a month. On 9 March 2021, Stretton came off the bench to score on his debut in 5–0 away win against Solihull Moors. He scored his first goal for Derby in a 2–1 loss at Peterborough United on 14 August 2021. On 4 August 2022, Stretton joined EFL League Two club Carlisle United on a season-long loan deal. Stockport County On 7 January 2023, Stretton was recalled from his loan at Carlisle to allow him to return to Stockport County for an undisclosed fee on a two-and-a-half year deal. International career Stretton has represented Scotland at U19 level. Career statistics Honors Stockport County *EFL League Two The Englis ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Myles Hippolyte
Myles Elliot Zach Hippolyte (born 9 November 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for club Stockport County. Born in England, he represents Grenada at international level. A product of the Brentford Academy, Hippolyte moved to Scotland in 2014 and played for Livingston, Falkirk and St Mirren, before joining for Dunfermline Athletic in 2018. He returned to England a year later to play for Yeovil Town, before moving into the English Football League with Scunthorpe United. Born in England, Hippolyte declared his international allegiance to Grenada and made his full international debut in 2023. Career Brentford A forward, Hippolyte began his career as a schoolboy at Harrow Youth League club Westway in London. He also had brief spells at Fulham, Queens Park Rangers and Reading. He joined the youth system at League One club Brentford in 2010 and signed a scholarship deal on 27 June 2011. In his first season as a scholar, Hippolyte was part of the youth tea ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ryan Rydel
Ryan Steven Rydel (born 9 February 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a left back or midfielder for club Stockport County. Career Rydel began his career with Fleetwood Town, turning professional in October 2018 at the age of 17. In March 2019, following his first first-team start, Rydel was praised by manager Joey Barton. In February 2020, he joined Lancaster City on loan for the remainder of the season. He signed for Stockport County on 22 April 2021. Career statistics Honours Stockport County *National League: 2021–22 *EFL League Two The English Football League Two (often referred to as League Two for short or Sky Bet League Two for sponsorship purposes, and known as the Football League Two from 2004 until 2016) is the third and lowest division of the English Football L ...: 2023–24 References 2001 births Living people English men's footballers Men's association football defenders Men's association football midfielders F ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Connor Lemonheigh-Evans
Connor Lemonheigh-Evans (born 24 January 1997) is a Welsh footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Milton Keynes Dons. He is a Wales under-21 international. He started his career at Bristol City and had loans at Bath City and Torquay United, before joining Torquay United for an undisclosed fee in August 2020. Early career Lemonheigh-Evans was born in Swansea. Club career Having been with Bristol City since 2012, Lemonheigh-Evans signed a professional contract with the club in May 2016. He joined Bath City on loan in January 2017, making his debut in a 1–1 draw at home to Hampton & Richmond Borough on 7 January. He made three appearances for Bath, but returned to Bristol City after suffering an injury. He signed an extension to his contract in summer 2017. On 28 July 2017, Lemonheigh-Evans joined Bath City on a two-month loan. He scored his first goal for the club in their first game of the season; a late penalty in a 5–2 home defeat to Chippenham Town. He sc ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Omari Patrick
Omari Joshua Curtis Patrick (born 24 May 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays for Carlisle United as a winger and forward. He trained at the FAB Academy and started his career in non-League with Beaconsfield SYCOB. He signed his first professional contract with Kidderminster Harriers and signed for his first EFL club with Barnsley, before moving to Bradford City a season later, where he made his Football League debut. Early and personal life Patrick was born in Slough. His father is a Commonwealth Games Gold-winning athlete, and his godfather is sprinter Linford Christie. Career Beaconsfield SYCOB After leaving the FAB Academy, Patrick joined Beaconsfield SYCOB after having unsuccessful trials with Brentford, Barnet and Rangers. He scored on his debut against Bedford Town. Whilst at the club he scored 14 goals in 49 matches over one and a half seasons, and went on trial to Oxford United. Kidderminster Harriers On 5 December 2015, Patrick signed a contrac ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jon Mellish
Jon James Alexander Mellish (born 19 September 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays for Carlisle United, as a defender and midfielder. Early and personal life Born in South Shields, Mellish attended Gateshead College. Career Mellish began his career with Gateshead, making his senior debut during the 2016–17 season. He moved on loan to Newcastle Benfield in November 2017. He signed for Carlisle United in May 2019. He scored his first goal for Carlisle in a 1-0 win against Barrow on 3 October 2020. He signed a new contract with the club later that month. He was a prolific scorer for the club in the 2020–21 season. Playing style Originally a defender, Mellish was converted into a midfielder A midfielder is an outfield position in association football. Midfielders may play an exclusively defensive role, breaking up attacks, and are in that case known as defensive midfielders. As central midfielders often go across boundarie ... in February 2020 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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British Summer Time
During British Summer Time (BST), civil time in the United Kingdom is advanced one hour forward of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), in effect changing the time zone from UTC±00:00 to UTC+01:00, so that mornings have one hour less daylight, and evenings one hour more. BST begins at 01:00 GMT every year on the last Sunday of March and ends at 01:00 GMT (02:00 BST) on the last Sunday of October. The starting and finishing times of daylight saving were aligned across the European Union on 22 October 1995, and the UK retained this alignment after it left the EU; both BST and Central European Summer Time begin and end on the same Sundays at 02:00 Central European Time, 01:00 GMT. Between 1972 and 1995, the BST period was defined as "beginning at two o'clock, Greenwich mean time, in the morning of the day after the third Saturday in March or, if that day is Easter Day, the day after the second Saturday in March, and ending at two o'clock, Greenwich mean time, in the morning of the day ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |