Forty years of the English Football League play-offs—a rollercoaster of heartbreak, ecstasy, and unforgettable drama. As we celebrate this milestone, it's time to look back at the moments that defined the end-of-season shootout. From last-minute winners to marathon matches, the play-offs have given us memories that stick with fans forever.

Think you've seen it all? Imagine a final settled not over 90 minutes, not even over 180, but over 300. That was the 1987 showdown between Charlton Athletic and Leeds United. Charlton, ground-sharing at Crystal Palace, finished fourth-bottom of Division One, while Leeds sat fourth in Division Two. The prize: a place in the top flight. Jim Melrose gave the Addicks a 1-0 lead at Selhurst Park, but just two days later—can you imagine the outcry now?—Brendon Ormsby leveled at Elland Road. A replay was needed, and four days later, Birmingham City's St Andrew's hosted the decider. As you'd expect from such evenly matched sides, it finished 0-0 after extra time. John Sheridan put Leeds ahead, but Peter Shirtliff wrote his name into Charlton folklore with goals in the 113th and 117th minutes, keeping the Addicks in Division One.

Then there's Swindon Town, a club that lives and breathes play-off drama. A 6-5 penalty shootout defeat by Port Vale in 2022? Nail-biting. A 5-5 second-leg draw with Sheffield United in 2015? Unforgettable. But it's their 1990s adventures that truly stand out. Having finished in their... well, let's just say Swindon knows how to keep fans on the edge of their seats. Over 40 years, 105 teams have competed, and 1,468 goals have been scored before this season's instalment. That's a lot of drama—and a lot of memories.

Which moments stick with you? Maybe it's a last-gasp winner, a penalty shootout hero, or a celebration that became legend. BBC Sport has picked 15 of the most memorable play-off moments—but we know there are more. Cast your vote for your top three and join the conversation in the comments. The poll closes at 12:00 BST on Monday, 18 May. Whether you're a fan of the underdog, the giant-killer, or just the sheer chaos, the play-offs have something for everyone. So, lace up your boots and get ready to relive the magic.