At the 2026-27 EFL season launch in Manchester, several EFL players and managers gave their thoughts on the change. "With how close League One was last year, you could be fighting relegation and trying to make the play-offs at the same time. You want to finish first or second, but if you end up in the play-offs then win the play-offs." "I think it's good and keeps the dreams alive for fans and a lot of football teams. The argument is you could have a team finishing eighth and getting promoted, but good luck to them.