The Football League play-offs for the 2003–04 season were held in May 2004, with the finals taking place at Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.
In the First Division, Sunderland, who are aiming to return to the top flight after relegation last season, finished 7 points behind second placed West Bromwich Albion, who in turn finished 8 points behind champions Norwich City, who returned to the Premier League for the first time since 1995.
West Ham United who are also along with Sunderland aiming to return to the top flight after relegation last season, finished in fourth place in the table.
Crystal Palace finished level on points with Ipswich Town and were looking for a place back in the Premiership for the first time since 1998.
Brighton & Hove Albion 2–2 Swindon Town on aggregate.