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