Notts County secured a Wembley berth after a goalless draw with Chesterfield at Meadow Lane, edging through 1‑0 on aggregate. Jayden Luker’s first‑leg strike gave the Robins the cushion, and despite early pressure from on‑loan Wycombe winger James Berry, County held firm and forced extra time into a defensive stalemate.

Chesterfield pressed hard in the second half, with James Belshaw producing a fine save from Dilan Markanday’s drive and midfielder Ollie Norburn involved in a contentious challenge that left Ryan Stirk injured. Referee Thomas Parsons, who later exited with a knock, allowed play to continue as County defended deep, repelling a flurry of attacks.

Manager Martin Paterson praised his side’s resilience, noting the squad withstood a “unbelievable” second‑half spell from the Spireites. The victory propels County into the League Two play‑off final, where a win would clinch promotion to League One for the first time since their 2023 resurgence. Chesterfield’s Paul Cook accepted the defeat, urging his players to regroup.

Both sets of supporters filled Meadow Lane, creating a tense atmosphere as the clock ticked down. Wembley’s final is scheduled for 2 May, pitting County against the other semi‑final winner. The club’s administration will now focus on logistics, while fans anticipate a historic night that could seal the Robins’ ascent.