In Cambridge's playoff semi-final first leg, they drew 2–2 with Burton Albion away at the Pirelli Stadium with McEvilly scoring both Cambridge's goals. Cambridge were 2–0 down and McEvilly came on as a substitute for Mark Beesley in the 74th minute. Paul Hurst was deemed to have handled in the penalty area, and four minutes later McEvilly converted the penalty four minutes after coming off the bench.
During Cambridge's playoff semi-final first leg at the Pirelli Stadium against Burton Albion, they tied 2–2 with McEvilly scoring both goals. Cambridge were 2–0 down when McEvilly entered as a substitute for Mark Beesley in the 74th minute. Paul Hurst was penalized for handling in the penalty area, and four minutes later McEvilly scored the penalty after coming off the bench.