National League play-offs round-up: Harrogate Town promoted to Football League for first time in their history after beating Notts County at Wembley
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Goals from George Thomson and Connor Hall put Simon Weaver’s side in control in the opening 30 minutes in front of an empty stadium.
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Hide AdCounty hit back straight after half-time with a free-kick from Callum Roberts, but Jack Diamond restored Harrogate’s two-goal lead with 20 minutes to go.
Harrogate, who finished second in the National League, will be playing in League Two next season with champions Barrow.
Manager Weaver said: "It's a dream come true.”
But it will be a second season in the fifth tier for the Magpies.
County boss Neal Ardley said he was “devastated.”
“We just weren't at it,” he added.
Meanwhile, Altrincham beat Boston United 1-0 in the National League North play-off final, while Weymouth defeated Dartford on penalties in the National League South final.