EFL clubs will vote on expanding play-offs in the Championship from four to six teams at a meeting on 5 March.
The proposal, which has been under consideration for a number of seasons, would mean the teams finishing from third to eighth compete for a place in the Premier League.
The teams finishing in third and fourth would automatically move through to the semi-finals.
The change has been approved by the EFL board and the Football Association.
It requires a majority of clubs in the EFL (at least 37 of 72) and also in the Championship (at least 13 of 24) to vote in favour of the change at the extraordinary general meeting. If passed, the new play-off system would be in place for next season.