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.

Chesterfield v Notts County - live updates from National League play-off final. Picture: Tina Jenner.placeholder image
Chesterfield v Notts County - live updates from National League play-off final. Picture: Tina Jenner.

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.

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