The English Football League marks 40 years of its play‑offs, a competition that has seen 105 clubs battle for promotion and produced 1,468 goals across four decades. BBC Sport has compiled 15 memorable moments to illustrate the drama, from marathon replays to last‑minute winners. Fans can vote for their three favourites in a poll that closes at 12:00 BST on Monday.

One standout was the 1987 Charlton‑Leeds saga, stretching to a third‑match decider after two legs and a replay, finally settled by Peter Shirtliff’s double in extra time. Swindon Town’s 1990 triumph was stripped when illegal payments forced relegation, while Bolton’s 1995 comeback saw Fabian De Freitas net a late extra‑time winner. Steve Claridge capped Leicester’s 1996 final with a 20‑yard strike seconds after Zeljko Kalac entered.

Fans reminisce about Charlton’s 1998 extra‑time drama, Sunderland’s hat‑trick heroics and Manchester City’s rise from League One, each episode reinforcing why the play‑offs remain the season’s most electrifying climax. BBC Sport invites readers to add any overlooked memories before the poll closes, ensuring the conversation captures the full breadth of the competition’s lore. Vote now and see which moments rise to the top.