NIFL has issued the following information on this season's European Playoffs.
The dates and competing clubs in the playoff series for the place in the qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League will be determined by the outcome of the Irish Cup Final on Saturday 7 May 2022.
Final placings for the Danske Bank Premiership will also be confirmed on Saturday 30 April after the final round of fixtures.
Scenario 1 - If Ballymena United or Newry City win the Irish Cup;
Tuesday 10 May 2022
Quarter-final – Coleraine (6th) v Glenavon (7th)
Saturday 14 May 2022
Semi-final 1 – Third placed club v Winner of Quarter-final
Semi-final 2 – Fourth placed club v Larne (5th)
Tuesday 17 May 2022
Final – Winner of Semi-final 1 v Winner of Semi-final 2
(Match to be played at the home ground of highest placed finalist in the league standings)
Scenario 2 - If Crusaders win the Irish Cup;
Tuesday 10 May 2022
Semi-final 1 – Glentoran v Glenavon
Semi-final 2 – Larne v Coleraine
Friday 13 May 2022
Final – Winner of Semi-final 1 v Winner of Semi-final 2
(Match to be played at the home ground of highest placed finalist in the league standings. This final date has been selected to avoid other high profile sporting events including NW200, FA Cup Final & Ulster GAA Semi-finals)