How League One's extended eight-team play-off could work - and who Sunderland would play if the idea is approved

By Mark Donnelly
Published 16th May 2020, 16:00 BST
Updated 17th May 2020, 13:01 BST
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A number of League One clubs are backing plans to decide promotion via an extended play-off competition - but how could this format look?

Sunderland boss Phil Parkinson has publicly voiced his support for the plans, which were put forward by Peterborough United owner Darragh MacAnthony at a meeting of third tier clubs on Friday.

But how would this format work were it adopted, and what do we know so far about these plans?

We take a look: