Mansfield Town missed out on the final play-off spot in League Two on goal difference despite a 2-0 victory at Colchester United.
Mansfield, who started the day in eighth, needed results to go their way and Salford’s 1-0 home defeat to Gillingham gave Nigel Clough’s side hope.
They secured victory thanks to goals from Riley Harbottle (45+2) and James Gale (90+7), but it was not enough as the Stags missed out on the final play-off spot to Salford.
Bradford secured their place in the play-offs with a 1-1 draw against Leyton Orient, while Carlisle drew 1-1 at Sutton.
Meanwhile, Northampton Town secured the final automatic promotion spot with a 1-0 victory at Tranmere.
Stockport County needed a win and a Northampton slip-up to have any chance of finishing third and winning promotion to League One, but they were held to a 1-1 draw at home by relegated Hartlepool.
Follow the League Two play-offs with Sky
You can follow all of the Sky Bet League Two play-off matches live across Sky Sports.
Each match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football, while there will be full digital coverage and free in-game clips on skysports.com.
Semi-final first legs
Saturday May 13, 7.45pm – Salford vs Stockport
Sunday May 14, 7pm – Bradford vs Carlisle
Semi-final second legs
Saturday May 20, 12.30pm – Stockport vs Salford
Saturday May 20, 3pm – Carlisle vs Bradford
Finals
Sunday May 28, 1.30pm – League Two play-off final
