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2026 Group 5 and Group 4 football playoffs start with key matchups

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 9:13 AM

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

2026 Group 5 and Group 4 football playoffs start with key matchups
Summary

The 2026 South and Central Group 5 football playoffs begin Friday at 6 p.m. Key matchups include (8) South Brunswick at (1) Washington Township and (5) Eastern at (4) Egg Harbor. Washington Township enters as the favorite, having achieved a 9-0 record and a program-record 23-game winning streak. In Group 4, (8) Howell faces (1) Shawnee, with defending champion Winslow ranked as a top contender despite being the second seed. Group 4 action also features (6) Clearview against (3) Bridgeton and (7) Toms River South at (2) Winslow.

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  • •Group 5 matchups start October 28 at 6 p.m.
  • •Washington Township is the favorite in Group 5 playoffs.
  • •Group 4 action also begins October 28 with key games.
  • •Winslow is a two-time defending champion in Group 4.
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  • 9:13 AMYahoo Sports — Get ready for the 2026 South, Central Group 5 football playoffs
  • 9:12 AMYahoo Sports — Get ready for the 2026 South, Central Group 4 football playoffs
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Get ready for all the Group 5 action in South and Central Jersey brackets. Vote for your winner!

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Get ready for all the Group 4 action in South and Central Jersey brackets. Vote for your winner!

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