FC Isle of Man to learn play-off fate against Abbey Hulton Utd

Ravens know a win will see them secure second in the table

FC Isle of Man will learn their path into the NWCFL Div 1 South play-offs when they face Abbey Hulton United tomorrow afternoon (2 April).

This weekend sees the Ravens face their final game of the regular league season - they currently remain second in the league table.

A win for the Manx side this weekend would guarantee them that second position, and a home tie in the play-off semi-finals next week (9 April).

However, a draw or loss for FC IoM tomorrow could see them finish anywhere between second and fourth depending on other results around them.

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CURRENT NWCFL DIV 1 SOUTH PLAY-OFF STANDINGS (As of 1 April):

2nd: FC Isle of Man - Played 37 - 83 points - Goal Difference: +68

3rd: New Mills - Played 37 - 81 points - Goal Difference: +64

4th: Abbey Hey - Played 37 - 81 points - Goal Difference: +62

5th: Wythenshawe Amateurs - Played 37 - 79 points - Goal Difference: +54

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What are the possible outcomes this weekend for FC IoM?

A second-placed finish at the end of play on Saturday would mean FC Isle of Man would have a home tie for the play-off semi-final against the team that finishes fifth.

If they end the campaign in third, they would also have a home play-off semi-final tie but against the side that finishes fourth.

However, if the Ravens are in fourth themselves by tomorrow night, they would then face an away play-off semi-final against the third-placed finisher.

FC Isle of Man cannot mathematically finish fifth.

Further details on how the play-off structure works and the potential paths for each side to the final is available on the FC IoM website.

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The Ravens host Abbey Hulton United at The Bowl on Saturday, having beaten the Staffordshire-based club 8-3 at Drayton Beaumont Park on 16 October.

The visitors currently sit 14th in the table, with one win in their last six matches in all competitions.

Their last outing saw them suffer a 4-0 loss away to Maine Road on Monday (28 March).

FC Isle of Man vs Abbey Hulton United will kick-off at The Bowl at 3pm this Saturday (2 April).

Manx Radio will be providing full live match commentary on our AM1368 and Digital platforms.