Recap: Notts County beat Chesterfield on penalties to win promotion after thrilling extra-time draw

Chesterfield and Notts County will battle it out in the National League play-off final at Wembley today (3.30pm KO).

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.

Notts 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.

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

Referee: Matt Corlett (he was in charge of Notts County’s 2-1 win at Chesterfield, sending off Jeff King, in February).

Assistant referee: Danny Jarvis

Assistant referee: Callum Jones

Fourth official: Scott Jackson

Chesterfield: 23/10

Draw: 5/2

Notts County: 19/20

(Sky Bet)

Fri, 12 May, 2023, 11:43 BST

Now this is a MASSIVE game!

After a long season it all comes down to today’s final at Wembley.

What an occasion it promises to be.

Hold onto your hats!