Salford City clashed with Grimsby Town in a roller‑coaster play‑off semi‑final that finished 2‑2 in regulation and 4‑3 on aggregate. Dan Udoh opened the second‑leg scoreline with a low corner volley, giving the Ammies a brief 2‑1 edge that Grimsby overturned with two disputed headers.

The first Grimsby goal, a header from Kieran Green, seemed to touch Jaze Kabia’s arm before sailing in. A second, a cross from Green that appeared offside, still found the net. After 120 minutes the tie went to extra‑time, but a dramatic last‑minute strike would decide the night for the club's historic first play‑off final.

Kallum Cesay, already a hero from the first leg, stepped up again in the dying minutes. Through on goal, he coolly slotted a 90th‑minute header past the keeper, completing a 4‑3 aggregate victory that sends Salford to Wembley for the League Two final after a season of battling injury and adversity.

Manager Karl Robinson praised Cesay’s composure, noting the striker’s recent personal setbacks, including an injury and his father’s passing. Robinson said the player “has gone out there today and done everyone proud.” Salford’s fans will celebrate a historic achievement, having chased promotion for years and now standing on the brink of a League Two title after years of work.