Notts County thrash Salford to secure League One promotion
Notts County achieved a convincing victory over Salford in the play-off final at Wembley, securing promotion to League One after an 11-year absence.
Notts County secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Salford in the League Two play-off final at Wembley Stadium. The result confirms the club's return to League One for the first time in 11 years, leaving their opponents to face another season in the fourth tier.
Despite temperatures reaching 37 degrees, Notts County controlled the game from the start. Alassana Jatta opened the scoring in the 32nd minute following a swift counter-attack orchestrated by Jody Jones. Before halftime, Lucas Ness doubled the lead with a header from a set-piece.
Salford attempted a comeback in the second half, but goalkeeper James Belshaw remained resolute, denying Callum Sesay and Ryan Graydon. Jody Jones completed the scoring in the 70th minute, securing a comprehensive win. The defeat leaves Salford, a club owned by a group of former professional stars, in the fourth tier for another season.