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The celebrations are just beginning for Salford and Notts County while the disappointment will just be sinking in for Grimsby and Chesterfield players and fans.

Their summer starts now, but the Ammies and Magpies can look forward to a trip to Wembley in 10 days to decide who will make the step up to League One next season.

Thanks for your company on a dramatic evening and for all your messages.

We very much hope we will be next be bringing you coverage of the Championship play-off final on Saturday, 23 May, though that may not be confirmed for another few days yet thanks to the EFL's Spygate investigation.

Rest up and we'll see you next week for the end of another cracking EFL season.

Even if it may have an asterisk next to the Championship, for now, we know our line-up for play-off mayhem at Wembley Stadium starting in eight day's time.

Championship

• Saturday, 23 May: Hull City v Southampton, final at Wembley (16:30 BST)

League One

• Sunday, 24 May: Stockport v Bolton, final at Wembley (13:00 BST)

League Two

• Monday, 25 May: Salford v Notts County, final at Wembley (15:00 BST)

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The drama of Spygate continues to roll on.

Middlesbrough have called for Southampton be thrown out of the play-off final after accusing the Saints of spying on the club before their semi-final first leg.

Southampton remain under investigation by the EFL and the uncertainty around the Championship play-off final remains.

Read more on the Spygate scandal by taking a look around our dedicated Championship page.

Chesterfield

Chesterfield boss Paul Cook told Sky Sports: "It's so disappointing because I couldn't ask anything more of the players. I thought we'd get a goal.

"You just congratulate Notts and Martin, let them go and enjoy it. We wish them well.

"We got to 79 points, Bradford went up with 77 last season, Notts beat us by a point, you could see both games were close, there's small margins in the games. I love the club."

Cook said his side felt hard done by by refereeing decisions over the course of the tie and though he admitted his record of going winless in eight play-off games in his career was 'horrendous; he said: "I just think the margins are small, everybody can't win. The criticism managers get isn't right."

Notts County

Notts County boss Martin Paterson speaking to Sky Sports:

"I thought Chesterfield were unbelievable tonight, different shapes, quality and we really struggled to get a press on to them, they were brilliant. So, we had to suffer, we had to come through those periods and win duels. I had to change shape twice because I just thought they were pulling us apart by almost freedom football because they're throwing the kitchen sink to get back in it.

"I did think in the first half the game should have been put to bed and then early in the second half we had a chance we should score and the game should be done. But because we didn't punish them, they got back into it and they were excellent.

"Paul Cook's been into our dressing room to wish us the best of luck and I thought that was one the classiest acts I've seen. As a young head coach, I think you've got to pay homage to the ones that have been there, done it and got the t-shirt and say thank you for a fantastic game.

"We're delighted. There were things in the second half I didn't like, but I'll be honest with you, football is about winning and getting to the next round.

"In the past there's been wilting going on. We didn't wilt, we stood firm, we worked hard and respected the side of the game that I think is absolutely imperative to do something."

Notts County

Notts County goalkeeper and boyhood fan James Belshaw speaking to Sky Sports:

"It's two really professional performances and to take Notts to Wembley is a really special memory for me and my family.

"If you don't take chances early on, you always know they are going to have chances at the end of the game.

"I don't take a moment for granted wearing the shirt. To play a part in that and to walk out at Wembley in a Notts shirt will be a dream come true."

Notts County

Notts County midfielder Jodi Jones told Sky Sports: "It's amazing,. We got the job done in the end, I thought we were excellent. One more game to go.

"It was heart, grit, determination, all of the above. We know we have special players who can win games but I like to think the gaffer has added a different part to (our) game.

"Chesterfield are a top team but we got the job done,

"We have been fantastic this season, we missed out (on promotion) by a couple of points and I believe we can win (at Wembley)."

Salford City

Salford City forward Daniel Udoh speaking to Sky Sports:

"My emotions have been so high and so low and back high again.

"We've still got to get one over the line to get promoted. We'll enjoy this and get ready for Wembley.

"The gaffer set us up for every possibility. I was cramping up and I thought it was going to penalties."

Mark Stallard
Ex-Notts County striker on BBC Radio Nottingham

I don't think anyone expected this result.

Two good teams only producing one goal over two games, but what a defensive masterclass from Notts.

It's not promotion, it's a trip to Wembley with a chance of promotion.

Crikey, Notts put us through a wringer.

All the players did better defensive work than attacking but what matters is that we're going to Wembley.

They keep rolling on and extend the season to one more game.

It's by the narrowest of margins but it's all been worth it.

Andrew Aloia
BBC Sport, East Midlands at Meadow Lane

As Notts County supporters spill onto the Meadow Lane pitch, there is one man in fluorescent green who sprints from one end of the ground to the other.

It's Notts goalkeeper James Belshaw, and he is thrusting his fists with joy as he celebrates this play-off win in front of the Kop end. That is the very stand he has sat with his father and family as a Magpies supporter.

It's a special moment.

Liam Hogan
Former Salford defender on BBC Radio Manchester

Unbelievable, unbelievable for Kallum Cesay.

Fair play to Grimsby for putting up a fight but Salford deserve to make the final.

Pretty much every game we've watched this season it's been the same. The culture and the tightlines, they've been in games then out.

The Magpies will face Salford at Wembley on 25 May after withstanding a lot pf pressure to see-off local rivals Chesterfield in the League Two play-off semi-finals.

Jayden Luker's first-leg goal is the difference across 180 minutes.

There's a fairly low-key pitch invasion but it seems to be in good spirits for now.

This was by no means a virtuoso performance, but Martin Paterson's side gritted their teeth and did what they had to do, defended a lot of set-pieces, threw their bodies in the way when needed and he's guided County to Wembley in his first season in charge.

Paul Cook's side played the better stuff but just didn't have the clinical edge in the final third and his unfortunate play-off record now reads P8 W0 D2 L6.

James Belshaw claws a flashing header away from his top corner.

Will Grigg goes down in the County area, but he doesn't get the penalty he wants...

Seconds remain.

Final 60 seconds.. the ball is in the Chesterfield half.

Conor Grant picks up a caution for delaying the restart.

Needs must at times like this... I suppose.

County are in no rush to take the corner.

Holding it in the corner and trying to keep the visitors 100-yards away from their goal.

90 seconds remain.

Tick, tick, tick.

Three minutes remain. Chesterfield are desperate to get the ball forward but it's the County fans in full voice as a botched backpass from Sil Swindels gifts County a corner.

The corner is deep but is worked back into the middle from the left bhy John Fleck but Dilan Markanday's stooping header glances across the face of goal.

Just needed a bit more of a touch and that might have crept in.

All hands on deck for County at the back as Chesterfield keep getting the ball into the box, though without any real quality.

It keeps coming back,,, and Sammy Braybrooke's deflected effort wins a corner.

Six minutes of added time remain.