GRIMSBY Town have missed out on a Division 2 play-off final trip to Wembley.
Trailing 1-2 against Salford City after the first leg at Blundell Park, Town last night fell further behind when the Lancashire club scored early in the second half to make the aggregate score 3-1.
But then . . .
First Kieran Green, with a header, then a Jaze Kebia tap-in, levelled things up 2-2 on aggregate.
The game went to extra-time, but Salford netted from close range in the 117th minute to clinch a date for the play-off final trip to London where they will play Notts County - last night's conquerors of Chesterfield 1-0 on aggregate following a 0-0 draw in the previous leg.
It is a hugely disappointing end to the campaign for Town after a momentous season which included memorable Carabao Cup wins against Manchester United and Wolves early in the season.
But if they can keep together most of this season’s star performers - and maybe add a few more in the close season transfer market - they should have the springboard for another tilt at promotion in 2026-27.
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