Chorley can now start planning for the Evo-Stik League First Division North play-offs after their spot in the end-of-season knockout was confirmed on Saturday.

The format of the play-offs is as follows sees teams finishing from second to fifth contest the games.

Each tie is a one-off contest, with extra-time and penalties taking place if required to find a winner.

The home team in all ties is the side that finished higher in the final league placings.

The semi-finals, which take place on Bank Holiday Monday May 2 with a 3pm kick-off, pit second against fifth and fifth against third.

The final will played on Friday May 6, with a 7.45pm kick-off.