Recap: Notts County beat Chesterfield on penalties to win promotion after thrilling extra-time draw
The Spireites finished third, while the Magpies had to settle for second place after narrowly missing out on the title.
Both teams sealed their spot in the final with dramatic extra time wins last weekend.
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Hide AdNotts had the upper hand in the two league fixtures, taking four points off the Blues, and finishing 17 points ahead of them.
The winner of today’s game will be promoted to League Two.
Our reporter Liam Norcliffe is at Wembley and will bring you all the build-up, team news, updates and reaction.
Chesterfield v Notts County: LIVE UPDATES
Key Events
- FT: Chesterfield 2 v 2 Notts County (3.30pm KO) - extra-time - Notts win 4-3 on pens
- National League play-off final at Wembley
- Winner promoted to League Two
Penalties!
We go to penalties. 2-2. Stunning game. Notts County have swapped their keeper for the shootout, which will decide who is promoted to the Football League. Gulp.
Notts change keeper
Notts have subbed off Slocombe and brought on Mair, who must be a penalty-saving expert.
Goal for Notts County: 2-2
Rodrigues hits a volley into the ground and it loops up and over Fitzsimons. Freak goal.