Live Blog: Vanarama National League Promotion Final
Join us at Wembley today as we bring you live coverage of this afternoon's Vanarama National League Promotion Final between Harrogate Town and Notts County.
16:55 - HARROGATE TOWN PROMOTED TO EFL
16:53 - THAT IS THAT!
Harrogate Town are in the Football League! A convincing win this afternoon for Town with goals from George Thomson, Connor Hall and Jack Diamond.
16:52 - POST FROM STEAD!
Jon Stead hits the post for Town from close range. They should see this one out though!
16:50 - Harrogate Town are so close now. Only a few minutes left in this one and they're almost over the line.
16:44 - SUB FOR HARROGATE TOWN
Jack Muldoon makes way for Mark Beck for the last few minutes.
16:34 - CHANCE!
It's a fine save from Belshaw to deny Wes Thomas, ball falls to Michael Doyle who smashes one too but there's a defender in the way.
16:33 - Jack Diamond is give all the time and space in the world and he tries a shot from range but it sails over.
16:29 - GOAL! 3-1 TO HARROGATE TOWN!
Jack Muldoon beats the offside and slips a perfect ball into the box for Jack Diamond who calmly diverts it past Sam Slocombe. Is it all over for Notts County?
16:25 - We've reached the midway point of the second half which means we have another drinks break. Harrogate still hold their narrow 2-1 lead.
16:23 - It's Harrogate's turn to squander a good chance! George Thomson's low shot is blocked into the path of Jack Muldoon who can only stab wide from six-yards.
16:19 - SUBSTITUTION FOR HARROGATE
First change in the game is for Town. Experienced striker Jon Stead comes on for Aaron Martin, who will feel unlucky not to have had at least one goal this afternoon.
16:17 - Foul by Connor Hall and Notts County have another free-kick. Roberts takes again but he can't repeat his heroics of earlier on.
16:15 - Notts County continue to pressure the Town backline and it's the substitute, Enzio Boldewijn who has an effort this time but it sails high and behind from 25-yards.
16:12 - SO CLOSE FROM ROBERTS!
Harrogate Town struggling to deal with the threat of Cal Roberts at the minute! He dribbles inside before unleashing a curling shot that goes just wide of James Belshaw's right-hand post.
16:05 - GOAL FOR NOTTS COUNTY! 2-1!
Cal Roberts gives Notts County the perfect start to the second half direct from a free-kick. Will Harrogate be left to rue their missed chances now?
16:02 - Teams back out for the second-half and there's a change for Notts County - Kristian Dennis and Jim O'Brien leave the field to be replaced by Wes Thomas and Enzio Boldewijn.
15:49 - HALF-TIME: Harrogate Town 2-0 Notts County
Harrogate Town lead by two but in truth it could be four or five. Aaron Martin with two big chances in that half. George Thomson and Connor Hall with the goals for Simon Weaver's men.
15:45 - THREE MINUTES ADDED ON
15:40 - ANOTHER CHANCE FOR HARROGATE!
Aaron Martin with another gilt-edged chance from close in. He gets the ball from under his feet and stabs it onto the post. Notts County have been let off the hook more than once this afternoon.
15:29 - CLOSE!
Just like the first goal, Harrogate are straight back on the attack and Jack Diamond lifts the ball over the keeper but it didn't have the legs and it's cleared away.
15:27 - GOAL HARROGATE TOWN, 2-0!
The resulting free-kick is sent deep to the back post and converted by Connor Hall! It's an impressive start for Town.
15:26 - Harrogate Town have a free-kick in a dangerous position after a foul by Joel Bagan. Very close to being a penalty!
15:23 - DRINKS BREAK
Both sides make their way over to the technical areas to take on some fluids.
15:21 - Notts County getting back into this but little by way of chances yet for them. Both managers prowling the touchline.
15:12 - BIG CHANCE AGAIN!
Ryan Fallowfield whips another dangerous free-kick forward and Jack Muldoon is on the end of it but he can only hook his effort over the bar! All Harrogate so far.
15:08 - IT SHOULD BE TWO!
Aaron Martin with a golden chance to double Harrogate's lead but he drags his shot just wide of the post when he really should have scored.
15:05 - GOAL HARROGATE TOWN! 1-0!
Harrogate take the lead! It's the dream start for Town. Fallowfield found space on the corner of the 18-yard box and played a ball square for Thomson who steered the ball home.
15:00 - First whistle of the afternoon as the all 22 players take the knee in support for Black Lives Matter. The second whistle and the game is underway.
14:56 - National Anthem and then teams are announced over the tannoy. Nearly kick-off time!
14:54 - HERE COME THE TEAMS!
Harrogate Town are out first, followed shortly by Notts County. Both walking past the trophy they are playing for today.
14:44 - The two teams have gone back to their respective dressing rooms for their final pep talks. 15 minutes to go!
14:25 - WARM-UPS UNDERWAY
Both teams out for their pre-match warm-ups as we lose the sunshine behind the clouds. Just over half an hour until the off!
14:05 - TEAMS ANNOUNCED!
Harrogate Town Belshaw, Fallowfield, Falkingham, Burrell, Thomson, Kerry, Muldoon, Hall, Smith, Diamond, Martin Subs Emmett, Beck, Leesley, Cracknell, Stead, Harratt
Notts County Slocombe, Rose, Turner, O'Brien, Doyle, Dennis, Wootton, Brindley, Lacey, Bagan, Roberts Subs Thomas, Boldewijn, Rawlinson, Kelly-Evans, Crawford, McDonnell
13:33 - Both teams have been out to have a look at their surroundings for the day. Neal Ardley and Simon Weaver having a catch-up on the halfway line.
DON'T FORGET! You can get a free copy of today's Promotion Final programme on our website here.
10:00 - The story so far...
Harrogate Town finished the season in third place before seeing off Boreham Wood at the CNG Stadium, top scorer Jack Muldoon with the winner.
Notts County finished just behind their opponents in third place before Kristian Dennis and Cal Roberts helped them past Barnet at Meadow Lane last week.
Where next?
Match centre
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