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That brings an end to our live coverage of today's match, which has seen Notts County overcome Chesterfield at Wembley to win promotion back to the Football League.

It also gives me a chance to catch my breath back after a mad, mad afternoon of football!

Thanks for joining me, I’ve been Ryan Brookes and I’ll hopefully see you again soon here on VAVEL!

13 May 2023 8:16 PM GMT

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Match Summary

To some surprise, it was the Spireites that took the lead early on, as Andy Dallas converted from the penalty spot, after Notts 'keeper Sam Slocombe took out an opposing attacker, just six minutes in.

Notts County pushed for an equalizer and just seemed to lack a bit of attacking prowess and clinical in the box, and when all hope seemed to be running out, it was once again the late, late show.

With two minutes of the ninety remaining, John Bostock struck a free kick low from range, forcing Ross Fitzsimons to fumble the ball as it snuck into the bottom corner, pumping life back into the final.

However, Luke Williams' side were fired back to square one in the early stages of extra-time - Armando Dobra was allowed room to cut inside and curl a wonderful effort into the top corner.

Once more though, Notts managed to level for a second time, as Ruben Rodrigues struck from the edge of the box, to send the ball bouncing into the back of the net three minutes after restarting the second half.

Neither team could muster that killer goal in the limited time remaining, therefore a penalty shootout would decide who earns promotion back to the EFL.

It all came down to Cedwyn Scott for the Magpies, after Archie Mair had pulled off a couple of great saves, and Scott made no mistake in sending the stopper the wrong way to boost County back where they belong.

13 May 2023 7:46 PM GMT

A night-'Mair' for the Blues

While he only came on as a substitute in added time of extra time, goalkeeper Archie Mair has forged his name into County folklore.

After Sam Slocombe's dodgy start to the game which saw him cost Notts an early penalty, it was probably the plan for Luke Williams to replace him with the 22-year-old, who he judged to be the better shot-stopper.

And to the delight of Magpies fans, he sure did make his presence worthy, keeping out two spot-kicks, one being an outstanding leg save.

Ultimately, it is Mair who is a hero on this famous day for the club, and I highly doubt he will sleep much tonight after that drama, nor will anyone else related to Notts County Football Club.

 

(Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)
(Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)

13 May 2023 7:21 PM GMT

Player of the match - Bailey Clements

This might seem controversial but our player of the match has to go to one of the members of the Chesterfield backline.

To be able to hold Notts County back from scoring for 88 minutes is quite the achievement to say they are one of the best attacking sides in the National League.

Clements was the equivalent of a rock for the majority of the whole game, and managed to play all 120 minutes, somehow unlucky not to get the win over the line with the Spireites.

 

(Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)
(Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)

13 May 2023 7:15 PM GMT

The trophy lift

There is the confirmation: Notts County are EFL!

 

(Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)
(Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)

13 May 2023 6:56 PM GMT

Some of the best photos!

Take a look at a few of the top snaps from an incredible Promotion Final!

(Photos by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)

13 May 2023 6:41 PM GMT

Heading up the steps...

Notts County are now making the traditional walk up the Wembley steps to collect their trophy and celebrate promotion...

13 May 2023 6:35 PM GMT

Notts County are promoted back to the Football League!

Notts County can FINALLY celebrate - they are back in the Football League!

Archie Mair and Cedwyn Scott are the heroes, and it is delight, pure delight for the fans, the players and the staff.

Ultimately, it is what they deserve, and they have managed to do it in the most dramatic fashion, emerging victorious on penalties.

13 May 2023 6:30 PM GMT

PENALTY SHOOTOUT: Chesterfield 3-4 Notts County

Chesterfield stay in it with a successful spot-kick.

AND THEN CEDWYN SCOTT SCORES TO SEND NOTTS COUNTY TO THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE!!

13 May 2023 6:23 PM GMT

PENALTY SHOOTOUT: Chesterfield 2-3 Notts County

OH WOW! WHAT A SAVE FROM MAIR! He keeps the penalty out with his outstretched leg!

John Bostock goes for the panenka and thinks he has won it - it comes off the bar!! Incredible stuff!

13 May 2023 6:22 PM GMT

PENALTY SHOOTOUT: Chesterfield 2-3 Notts County

Laurence Maguire makes sure the Spireites stay in the shootout with a low strike into the bottom right corner.

Jodi Jones replicates it for County.

13 May 2023 6:21 PM GMT

PENALTY SHOOTOUT: Chesterfield 1-2 Notts County

SAVEDDD!! Substitute 'keeper Archie Mair dives right to keep out Darren Oldaker's spot-kick.

Ruben Rodrigues makes no mistake to give Notts the advantage!

13 May 2023 6:19 PM GMT

PENALTY SHOOTOUT: Chesterfield 1-1 Notts County

Ollie Banks steps up first for the Spireites and dispatches down the middle.

National League top scorer Macaulay Langstaff doesn't disappoint and also smashes down the centre of the goal.

13 May 2023 6:18 PM GMT

PENALTY SHOOTOUT: Chesterfield 0-0 Notts County

Who will be the hero? Archie Mair or Ross Fitzsimons. That will be answered very soon.

Chesterfield will step up first, shooting towards the Notts County end.

13 May 2023 6:16 PM GMT

FULL TIME EXTRA TIME: Chesterfield 2-2 Notts County

Well then, we go the distance, to a dreaded penalty shootout.

This insane National League season is going to have promotion decided by kicks from the penalty spot.

Nerves will be through the roof and on this occasion, the Wembley arch.

13 May 2023 6:12 PM GMT

120: Chesterfield 2-2 Notts County

Potentially the last chance of extra-time as Jones curls one wide of the top corner.

And a goalkeeping change for Notts as Archie Mair comes on for Slocombe, in preparation for penalties (if it comes down to that).

13 May 2023 6:09 PM GMT

118: Chesterfield 2-2 Notts County

A forced change for Notts County as Aden Baldwin makes way for Richard Brindley.

It looks like it will be penalties...

13 May 2023 6:06 PM GMT

114: Chesterfield 2-2 Notts County

Grimes is booked for Chesterfield.

The atmosphere is electric, a lot of noise coming from the end plastered with black and white!

13 May 2023 6:03 PM GMT

108: GOOOOAAAAAALLLLL!!! RODRIGUES!!!

LEVEL AGAIN! Captain Kyle Cameron crosses into the box and the 'keeper opts to punch out, but only as far as Ruben Rodrigues, who was looming on the edge of the area, waiting to send the ball bouncing over Fitzsimons and into the back of the net.

Penalties will decide this final as it stands...

13 May 2023 5:58 PM GMT

107: Chesterfield 2-1 Notts County

Dobra has been replaced by Laurence Maguire for Chesterfield.

13 May 2023 5:55 PM GMT

UNDERWAY: Chesterfield 2-1 Notts County

Here we go for the final fifteen minutes...

13 May 2023 5:54 PM GMT

HALF TIME EXTRA TIME: Chesterfield 2-1 Notts County

Dobra's moment of magic towards the beginning of extra-time has the Spireites 15 minutes away from an EFL return.

Can Notts do it again and stage a comeback?

13 May 2023 5:52 PM GMT

105+2: Chesterfield 2-1 Notts County

The ball rolls out to Rawlinson on the edge of the Chesterfield box, and he hits it perfectly towards goal, but watches it fly inches past the post.

With the 'keeper unmoved, almost everyone assumed it was heading in.

13 May 2023 5:50 PM GMT

104: Chesterfield 2-1 Notts County

Palmer threads a through ball down the line for Langstaff, who tries to sneak one beyond Fitzsimons at his near post, but the 'keeper is equal to it and gets down to hold.

13 May 2023 5:47 PM GMT

102: Chesterfield 2-1 Notts County

It has taken a long time, but there it is - the usual yellow card for Jeff King.

That's his 14th of the season.

13 May 2023 5:44 PM GMT

100: Chesterfield 2-1 Notts County

CHANCE! Top scorer Langstaff makes a run through the middle of the Blues defence, and in a great scoring position, drags so narrowly wide of the far post.

That was the big chance, and one which the striker usually takes.

13 May 2023 5:42 PM GMT

96: Chesterfield 2-1 Notts County

Jodi Jones receives a yellow card for County.

13 May 2023 5:37 PM GMT

93: GOOOOOAAAAALLLL!!! DOBRA!!!

Armando Dobra with a quality strike! The winger finds space on the left, cuts inside and sends a beautiful curling effort into the top corner.

Connell Rawlinson too slow in closing Dobra down, and is made to pay.

Another twist to this enthralling playoff final - Chesterfield draw first blood in extra-time!

13 May 2023 5:36 PM GMT

BACK UNDERWAY: Chesterfield 1-1 Notts County

Caught your breath back yet? Time for another thirty minutes of action to see if either side can find a crucial winner.

13 May 2023 5:32 PM GMT

FULL TIME: Chesterfield 1-1 Notts County

Wow! We are going to extra-time, after that incredible ending which saw Bostock force a goalkeeping mistake to level for Notts with little time remaining.

It is yet another late goal, which replicates the semi-final drama, and keeps a Football League return alive for both teams.

Stay with us, as we will be bringing you all the updates from at least another half an hour of Promotion Final action

13 May 2023 5:29 PM GMT

90: Chesterfield 1-1 Notts County

Almost an instant response from Chesterfield as a scramble in the box sees players go down looking for a penalty, great defending from Notts before it is eventually cleared.

Brilliant stuff this is. Five minutes added on.

13 May 2023 5:22 PM GMT

88: GOOOAAAAALLLL!!! BOSTOCK!!!!!!

THEY HAVE DONE IT AGAIN! Notts County pump life back into this game!!

A long range free kick from John Bostock floats low towards goal and it is fumbled by Ross Fitzsimons and it goes all the way in.

Drama at the death yet again in the National League playoffs.

13 May 2023 5:21 PM GMT

85: Chesterfield 1-0 Notts County

Moment of madness as Slocombe passes the ball out straight to a blue shirt, and thankfully for the goalkeeper, it is struck over the bar.

Not the most comfortable with the ball at his feet.

13 May 2023 5:17 PM GMT

83: Chesterfield 1-0 Notts County

Matt Palmer whips it in from the right but it floats over everyone and goes out of play.

Time is running out for the Magpies.

13 May 2023 5:14 PM GMT

82: Chesterfield 1-0 Notts County

Jones wins a dangerous free kick for Notts County...

13 May 2023 5:13 PM GMT

79: Chesterfield 1-0 Notts County

The man who scored the goal which could take Chesterfield back where they belong, comes off the pitch:

⬆️ Joe Quigley

⬇️ Andy Dallas

13 May 2023 5:10 PM GMT

78: Chesterfield 1-0 Notts County

An exceptional attendance of 38,138 inside Wembley Stadium today!

13 May 2023 5:09 PM GMT

73: Chesterfield 1-0 Notts County

A few heart in mouth moments for Spireites fans inside Wembley, as County threaten.

As it stands, they know they are around twenty minutes away from promotion back to the Football League.

13 May 2023 5:05 PM GMT

70: Chesterfield 1-0 Notts County

First substitution for Chesterfield, looking to frustrate their opponents:

⬆️ Ollie Banks

⬇️ Ryan Colclough

13 May 2023 5:01 PM GMT

67: Chesterfield 1-0 Notts County

SO CLOSE! Notts County can't capitalize on their best chance of the game.

A free kick is looped into the area, the ball meets the head of Connell Rawlinson whose stooping header is agonizingly just wide of the top corner.

13 May 2023 5:00 PM GMT

66: Chesterfield 1-0 Notts County

Second change for County:

⬆️ Cedwyn Scott

⬇️ Sam Austin

13 May 2023 4:57 PM GMT

57: Chesterfield 1-0 Notts County

🟨 Darren Oldaker picks up the first yellow card of the match, and his manager Paul Cook receives the same caution.

13 May 2023 4:51 PM GMT

56: Chesterfield 1-0 Notts County

Change for Notts, and it is the playoff semi-final hero who enters the fray:

⬆️ Jodi Jones

⬇️ Adam Chicksen

13 May 2023 4:46 PM GMT

51: Chesterfield 1-0 Notts County

CHANCE! An excellent opening for Notts and it is Nemane and Austin combining again - the former pulls back to Austin on the edge of the box who takes one touch and hits it over the bar.

The winger will be hoping he doesn't have to live to regret that.

13 May 2023 4:41 PM GMT

UNDERWAY: Chesterfield 1-0 Notts County

The next goal is going to be absolutely vital - we are back underway...

13 May 2023 4:36 PM GMT

Chesterfield's advantage explained

An interesting analytical insight into why Chesterfield have the lead at half-time, and all the tactics explained.

13 May 2023 4:31 PM GMT

Spireites heading for the EFL

Paul Cook and his players will be more than satisfied at the break, as they have the all-important advantage over Notts County, and have one foot in the Football League with 45 to play.

(Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)
(Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)

13 May 2023 4:26 PM GMT

HALF TIME: Chesterfield 1-0 Notts County

There goes the whistle that signals the the break in the National League Promotion Final, and it couldn't come at a better time for Notts County.

A shaky start from 'keeper Slocombe conceded an early penalty that was coolly dispatched by Chesterfield's mid-season recruit Andy Dallas.

That is all that separates the two sides, yet it could have been more due to County's high line, which has luckily only cost them on one occasion.

However they have dominated most of the possession, but have no real attacking prowess going forward.

13 May 2023 4:21 PM GMT

37: Chesterfield 1-0 Notts County

Nemane continues to threaten for County, and musters a shot on target from an angle, his strike an easy stop for Ross Fitzsimons.

Notts are dominating the game in these closing stages of the first half but no real end product yet.

13 May 2023 4:16 PM GMT

30: Chesterfield 1-0 Notts County

Notts are playing such a high line, and if they continue to stay that way, a Chesterfield second may well be on the horizon.

13 May 2023 4:11 PM GMT

26: Chesterfield 1-0 Notts County

Chesterfield attack down the right through Liam Mandeville, who strikes towards goal with his effort parried out by Slocombe.

The Spireites look really well organized as expected for this huge game.

13 May 2023 4:06 PM GMT

20: Chesterfield 1-0 Notts County

Again, it is Nemane down the right for Notts County, and he puts in another cross into the box, Austin is the man arriving once more but his header goes well over the bar.

13 May 2023 4:01 PM GMT

19: Chesterfield 1-0 Notts County

Andy Dallas' sixth minute penalty is all that stands between the two sides so far...

(Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)
(Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)

13 May 2023 3:56 PM GMT

16: Chesterfield 1-0 Notts County

Great work from Notts' Aaron Nemane who sprints past a couple of opposing defenders and fires in a dangerous cross.

Sam Austin can't quite get the finishing touch at point-blank range and it is eventually cleared.

13 May 2023 3:51 PM GMT

11: Chesterfield 1-0 Notts County

Ruben Rodrigues the driving force for Notts' first opening, sliding a ball into the box but slightly too far away from Macaulay Langstaff to get a touch.

13 May 2023 3:46 PM GMT

6: GOOOOOAAAAALLLL!!! DALLAS!!

Andy Dallas makes no mistake in coolly dispatching the spot-kick down the middle! Chesterfield lead inside seven minutes.

A really shaky start for Notts 'keeper Sam Slocombe.

13 May 2023 3:41 PM GMT

5: PENALTY TO CHESTERFIELD

Sam Slocombe takes out a Chesterfield man on the edge of the box and it is a golden opportunity for the Spireites to take an early lead...

13 May 2023 3:36 PM GMT

3: Chesterfield 0-0 Notts County

INCREDIBLE defending from Notts County to deny Jeff King a goalscoring opportunity inside the box.

A brilliant chance for Chesterfield after being awarded a free kick inside the box.

13 May 2023 3:31 PM GMT

1: Chesterfield 0-0 Notts County

First attack for the Spireites. The ball is switched over to Ryan Colclough on the right and he tries bending a cross into the box, but it drifts out over the crossbar.

13 May 2023 3:26 PM GMT

KICKOFF: Chesterfield 0-0 Notts County

The referee blows his whistle and Chesterfield get us started in the playoff final.

13 May 2023 3:21 PM GMT

National Anthem

A special rendition of 'God Save the King' and we are all set to begin this huge, huge National League Promotion Final...

13 May 2023 3:16 PM GMT

Players coming out of the tunnel

It all comes down to this. Ninety minutes (at least) stand between Chesterfield and Notts County and a spot in the EFL.

The atmosphere is electric inside the national stadium and kickoff is just minutes away.

13 May 2023 3:11 PM GMT

Kickoff approaching fast

We are now less than ten minutes from getting underway!

Warmups are complete and the players are ready...

13 May 2023 3:06 PM GMT

Cook "determined" to overcome "one last big hurdle"

Chesterfield manager Paul Cook has been speaking to BT Sport ahead of kickoff at 3:30 PM BST.

"We have one last big hurdle that will make our town so proud and we are determined to give it everything we have got."

(Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)
(Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)

13 May 2023 3:01 PM GMT

Magpies end filling up

Over 20,000 Notts County fans are expected to be in the ground by kickoff - simply unbelievable for the fifth tier 👏👏

13 May 2023 2:56 PM GMT

Reminder: How to watch

Don't forget, if you are unable to make it to Wembley Stadium today, UK viewers can watch the game live on BT Sport 1.

Otherwise, you can rely on us here at VAVEL to keep you updated throughout the match and bring you all the post-match reaction too.

Chesterfield fans are continuing to arrive down Wembley Way (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)
Chesterfield fans are continuing to arrive down Wembley Way (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)

13 May 2023 2:51 PM GMT

Langstaff looking for more goals

Chesterfield defenders have a huge job on their hands today to keep the division's top scorer quiet, and will do themselves a huge favour if they can shut him out.

The Magpies' talisman has broken the all-time record for goals in a National League season and has got a grand total of 42 so far, a number he craves to add to this afternoon.

The striker begins up front for Notts County 👊

(Photo by Jon Hobley/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
(Photo by Jon Hobley/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

13 May 2023 2:46 PM GMT

Notts County Starting XI

Luke Williams has also named an unchanged lineup following the semi-final win over Boreham Wood.

13 May 2023 2:41 PM GMT

Chesterfield Starting XI

The Spireites' Promotion Final lineup is IN, and it is an unchanged side from Paul Cook!

13 May 2023 2:36 PM GMT

Team news to come shortly!

Team news should be with us in around five minutes time - we will bring it to you as soon as we have it, so stay tuned.

13 May 2023 2:31 PM GMT

Last time out...

To remind you of last Sunday's events, Bromley managed to take Chesterfield to extra-time with a last-minute goal, but with the man advantage, the Spireites got the job done thanks to a Liam Mandeville strike, which rounded off a fantastic 3-2 win to see his side progress to the all-important final.

Notts County also had to find a way in extra-time in their semi-final against Boreham Wood. The visitors took a shock two-goal lead heading into the break before Notts staged an incredible comeback to level in the dying moments of the ninety. More drama would unfold, as Jodi Jones sealed a spot at Wembley in quite some fashion, winning it in the final minute of extra-time.

13 May 2023 2:26 PM GMT

Williams heaps praise on County fans

Notts County boss Luke Williams has praised the County fans for their continued support throughout the season and urges one last big push today at Wembley.

Hear his full press conference here:

13 May 2023 2:21 PM GMT

Webb has a plan

“You can have all the game plans in the world but if we don’t turn up and they do it’ll be tough” 

Chesterfield assistant manager Danny Webb has spoke ahead of today's game, and you can hear some of his thoughts here:

13 May 2023 2:16 PM GMT

Welcome!

Good afternoon and welcome back to our live blog, where we will be bringing you all the pre-match details and in-game updates for a massive fixture at Wembley.

 

Chesterfield and Notts County prepare to battle it out in the Vanarama National League Promotion Final, where a return to the Football League is the prize at stake.

 

Considered the biggest game in National League history, a bumper crowd is expected in the capital.

13 May 2023 2:11 PM GMT

Tune in here for Chesterfield vs Notts County

That brings an end to our pre-live coverage, but fear not - we will be back with all the updates you need ahead of kickoff at Wembley, as it plays host to this eagerly anticipated playoff final.

Do not miss a detail of the Chesterfield vs Notts County match with live updates and commentaries on VAVEL.

13 May 2023 2:06 PM GMT

What time does the game kick-off across the world?

India: 8 PM
South Africa: 4:30 PM
Australia (Sydney): 12:30 AM
Japan: 11:30 PM
USA (New York): 10:30 PM

 

All eyes will be firmly fixated on the events at Wembley Stadium tomorrow afternoon  (Photo by Michael Regan - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)
All eyes will be firmly fixated on the events at Wembley Stadium tomorrow afternoon (Photo by Michael Regan - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)

13 May 2023 2:01 PM GMT

What time does the game kick-off?

The game will be shown live on BT Sport 1 for UK viewers, with kickoff at 3:30pm BST.

You can also listen to the match on BBC Radio Nottingham.

13 May 2023 1:56 PM GMT

Chesterfield vs Notts County Prediction

Everyone I have spoken to in the lead-up to this hugely anticipated Promotion Final expects a tight but entertaining game and I am certainly no different.

In front of what will surely be the largest ever crowd for the final, arguably the biggest game in National League history will take place and given the nine months that Notts have endured, it would be wrong not to go with them for the win.

Chesterfield will no doubt pose a huge challenge for their opponents, but the latter are just so good at controlling possession and clinical going forward, that I can’t see past a Notts County victory - I will go for 3-1.

13 May 2023 1:51 PM GMT

Latest games between Chesterfield and Notts County

Due to the close proximity of the two teams, this game can be classed as a local derby, and one which has been quite equally fought recently.

The two meetings this term have seen Notts pick up all three points in the latest while the spoils were shared earlier in the season.

Over the past five clashes, Chesterfield have won one, the Magpies have been victorious on two occasions and a couple of draws too.

The last time either side failed to score against each other was back in early 2021.

13 May 2023 1:46 PM GMT

Key Player from Notts County - Macaulay Langstaff

Once this season comes to a final conclusion, I think Macaulay Langstaff may need his name in a dictionary, as there are just no words to sum him up.

The striker probably thought he had his best ever campaign in 2021/22, winning the National League North with Gateshead but this one is almost ten times better, breaking the goalscoring record for the fifth tier with an unbelievable 42, in just 46 games.

He, like most of the County squad, will feel hard done by not to win the league, but they now have the chance to join Wrexham in League Two by becoming victorious at Wembley on Saturday.

 

Macaulay Langstaff has broken numerous records for the Magpies this term (Photo by Cameron Smith/Getty Images)
Macaulay Langstaff has broken numerous records for the Magpies this term (Photo by Cameron Smith/Getty Images)

13 May 2023 1:41 PM GMT

Key Player from Chesterfield - Ryan Colclough

If the Spireites are to play EFL football next season, they will need something special to beat Notts County, and that could easily come from winger Ryan Colclough.

Recently named in the official National League Team of the Season, the 28-year-old has managed fourteen goals while playing for both Chesterfield and Altrincham, combined with a magnificent total of twelve assists.

After going the entire 120 minutes without recording a single goal involvement last week, Colclough will be looking to get back on track at the crucial time.
 

Ryan Colclough could be the Spireites' difference maker this weekend (Photo by Eddie Garvey/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Ryan Colclough could be the Spireites' difference maker this weekend (Photo by Eddie Garvey/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

13 May 2023 1:36 PM GMT

Probable line-up of Notts County

Team News of Notts County
Luke Williams should have a fully fit team available to him for the match.
Following his last-gasp winner on Sunday, Jodi Jones may well be handed a start rather than a place on the bench this time.

 

Predicted XI:
Slocombe; Cameron, Baldwin, Rawlinson, Chicksen, Nemane; Bostock, Palmer; Jones, Rodrigues, Langstaff.

13 May 2023 1:31 PM GMT

Probable line-up of Chesterfield

Team News of Chesterfield
Despite rumours he may not be available for selection, winger Ryan Colclough has been deemed fit.
Captain Jamie Grimes has also been confirmed as fit to start after limping during the semi-final celebrations.
Akwasi Asante won’t be involved.

 

Predicted XI:
Fitzsimons; King, Palmer, Grimes, Clements; Jones, Oldaker, Mandeville, Dobra; Colclough, Dallas.

13 May 2023 1:26 PM GMT

Who is the referee and his assistants?

The referee for Chesterfield vs Notts County will be Matt Corlett.

He will be assisted by Danny Jarvis and Callum Jones, while Scott Jackson will be on fourth official duties.

13 May 2023 1:21 PM GMT

Notts County: The perfect end to a remarkable season

You would have to say that Notts County deserve promotion more, with the incredible season they have had, pushing Wrexham all the way and over 100 points, but unable to pip them to the title.

The Magpies finished the campaign in second, a vast 27 points ahead of third-place Chesterfield, which is the only reflection you need of the National League this term.
 

Notts County look to conclude a phenomenal season with promotion (Photo by Jon Hobley/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Notts County look to conclude a phenomenal season with promotion (Photo by Jon Hobley/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

13 May 2023 1:16 PM GMT

Chesterfield: The dawn of a new era?

It has certainly been a season of ups and downs for the Spireites, almost dropping out of the playoffs at one point in February.

However, they did manage to secure third-place, and after beating Bromley in extra-time last weekend, they will look to put a few rocky years behind them and gain promotion back to the EFL.

Could it be Chesterfield's time? (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
Could it be Chesterfield's time? (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

13 May 2023 1:11 PM GMT

The match will be played at Wembley Stadium

The Chesterfield vs Notts County match will be played at Wembley Stadium, with a capacity of 90,000 people.

This is the first time the National League Playoff Final has been hosted by England’s national stadium since 2020, when County were beaten by Harrogate.
 

But can they avoid defeat this time…?

13 May 2023 1:06 PM GMT

Welcome to VAVEL.com’s coverage of the 2023 Vanarama National League Promotion Final: Chesterfield vs Notts County Live Updates!

My name is Ryan Brookes and I’ll be your host for this game. We will provide you with pre-game analysis, score updates, and news as it happens live here on VAVEL as these two local rivals are set to battle it out for a place back in the Football League.

13 May 2023 1:01 PM GMT
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