Swindon are a game away from ending a 15-year absence from English
football's second tier after a thrilling play-off semi-final against
Sheffield United.
The Robins were 2-0 up inside 10 minutes thanks to Ben Gladwin's brace, before Michael Smith extended the lead.
Jamie Murphy and Chris Basham made it 3-2 and Steven Davies replied to Smith's penalty after the break.
Jon Obika looked to have settled it but late goals from Matty Done and Che Adams pulled United level on the night.
However, Swindon held on to win the tie 7-6 on aggregate - setting a new record for the highest number of goals in a play-off semi-final - and Mark Cooper's side will now take on Preston in the League One play-off final at Wembley on 24 May.
For Sheffield United, their torrid run continues, with the Blades suffering their eighth consecutive play-off defeat, while the loss also ensures they will spend a fifth successive season in League One.
Swindon - who finished fourth - will face a Preston side who ended the season with a 10-point advantage over the Robins and who sealed their place in the final on Sunday by completing a two-legged victory over Chesterfield.
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Swindon are a game away from ending a 15-year absence from English
football's second tier after a thrilling play-off semi-final against
Sheffield United.
The Robins were 2-0 up inside 10 minutes thanks to Ben Gladwin's brace, before Michael Smith extended the lead.
Jamie Murphy and Chris Basham made it 3-2 and Steven Davies replied to Smith's penalty after the break.
Jon Obika looked to have settled it but late goals from Matty Done and Che Adams pulled United level on the night.
However, Swindon held on to win the tie 7-6 on aggregate - setting a new record for the highest number of goals in a play-off semi-final - and Mark Cooper's side will now take on Preston in the League One play-off final at Wembley on 24 May.
For Sheffield United, their torrid run continues, with the Blades suffering their eighth consecutive play-off defeat, while the loss also ensures they will spend a fifth successive season in League One.
Swindon - who finished fourth - will face a Preston side who ended the season with a 10-point advantage over the Robins and who sealed their place in the final on Sunday by completing a two-legged victory over Chesterfield.
Record breakers |
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- FT 90 +9
- HT 3-2
- (agg 7 - 6)
Swindon are a game away from ending a 15-year absence from English
football's second tier after a thrilling play-off semi-final against
Sheffield United.
The Robins were 2-0 up inside 10 minutes thanks to Ben Gladwin's brace, before Michael Smith extended the lead.
Jamie Murphy and Chris Basham made it 3-2 and Steven Davies replied to Smith's penalty after the break.
Jon Obika looked to have settled it but late goals from Matty Done and Che Adams pulled United level on the night.
However, Swindon held on to win the tie 7-6 on aggregate - setting a new record for the highest number of goals in a play-off semi-final - and Mark Cooper's side will now take on Preston in the League One play-off final at Wembley on 24 May.
For Sheffield United, their torrid run continues, with the Blades suffering their eighth consecutive play-off defeat, while the loss also ensures they will spend a fifth successive season in League One.
Swindon - who finished fourth - will face a Preston side who ended the season with a 10-point advantage over the Robins and who sealed their place in the final on Sunday by completing a two-legged victory over Chesterfield.
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