Summary

  • Swindon win 7-6 on aggregate

  • Highest-scoring play-off match in history

  • Swindon face Preston at Wembley on 24 May

  1. Join the debate at #bbcfootballpublished at 20:08 British Summer Time 11 May 2015

    Nick Harrison: Us Blades producing bottles since 1988.

  2. GOAL (Jamie Murphy)published at 20:05 British Summer Time 11 May 2015

    Nigel CloughImage source, PA

    An immediate reply for Sheffield United. Seconds ago, Blades boss Nigel Clough had his head in his hands. Now his side are only three behind in the semi-final tie as Jamie Murphy's left-footed shot deflects in off Nathan Thompson.

  3. GOAL (Michael Smith)published at 20:04 British Summer Time 11 May 2015

    Michael Smith wiggles his way through the gaping Blades defence and slots home a third for Swindon.

    Have they got it wrapped up in 17 minutes?

  4. Postpublished at 20:04 British Summer Time 11 May 2015

    Blades defender Bob Harris, who played his part in Swindon's second, shoots at goal with his weaker right foot but it goes wide of Wes Foderingham's post.

  5. Postpublished at 20:02 British Summer Time 11 May 2015

    Nabil Hassan
    BBC Sport at The County Ground

    Swindon TownImage source, PA

    "The first chants of "we are going up" ring round the County Ground and you can't blame Swindon's fans for being optimistic after their stunning start.

    "Sheffield United are being completely blown out of the water here. It's 2-0 inside 10 minutes and it's practically game over."

  6. Postpublished at 20:01 British Summer Time 11 May 2015

    I don't know about you, but I'm knackered already.

    The pace has slowed down slightly, perhaps as Sheffield United rack their brains for a plan B.

  7. Postpublished at 19:58 British Summer Time 11 May 2015

    Steve White
    Ex-Swindon Town striker, BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

    "That is dreamland for Swindon. Nathan Byrne played a big part up at Sheffield and he's played a big part in the first two goals. He wouldn't give it up, went to the touchline, lobbed it over the goalkeeper and Gladwin had an easy tap-in."

  8. GOAL (Ben Gladwin)published at 19:56 British Summer Time 11 May 2015

    Ben GladwinImage source, PA

    Ben Gladwin has done it again!

    The former removals man (no, really) has an easy tap-in after Bob Harris delivers a defensive lapse into the path of Nathan Byrne.

    The home fans are bouncing. Nigel Clough looks bewildered.

  9. Postpublished at 19:55 British Summer Time 11 May 2015

    Straight after Ben Gladwin put Swindon ahead on the night, Sheffield United presses at the other end, but Ryan Flynn can only head over at the back post.

    And it's followed by Thursday's match-winner Nathan Byrne going at goal after a weaving run.

    It's end to end already.

  10. Postpublished at 19:52 British Summer Time 11 May 2015

    Steve White
    Ex-Swindon Town striker, BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

    "That's an unbelievable half-volley from Gladwin. Great work from Smith, he got the cross in, and it was such a sweet strike. What a goal - a magnificent clean strike."

  11. GOAL (Ben Gladwin)published at 19:50 British Summer Time 11 May 2015

    Ben GladwinImage source, PA

    What a start by Swindon.

    Ben Gladwin pummels the ball into the bottom corner after Craig Alcock heads off the initial danger.

    Swindon take a two-goal lead in the tie.

  12. Postpublished at 19:50 British Summer Time 11 May 2015

    Swindon enjoying most of the early possession so far.

    Michael Smith rushes forward but can't quite reach the ball before Jay McEveley ushers it into the safe hands of Blades keeper Mark Howard.

  13. KICK-OFFpublished at 19:47 British Summer Time 11 May 2015

    After a couple of team huddles, Swindon pair Jermaine Hylton and Ben Gladwin start us off.

    It really is glorious weather in Wiltshire...

  14. Postpublished at 19:45 British Summer Time 11 May 2015

    Steve White
    Ex-Swindon Town striker, BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

    "The team that are able to control their emotions and their nerves are the team that will come out on top."

    Listen to live commentary on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra via the Live Coverage tab.

  15. Postpublished at 19:44 British Summer Time 11 May 2015

    Right then. Has everyone had their pre-match meal, completed their dressing room rituals and limbered up?

    Good, because the teams are out and we're nearly ready for kick-off at the sun-drenched County Ground.

  16. Listen live on BBC Radio 5 live sports extrapublished at 19:41 British Summer Time 11 May 2015

    Click on the Live Coverage tab to listen to live commentary of Swindon Town v Sheffield United on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra.

    Your commentators this evening are BBC Wiltshire's Andrew Hawes and former Swindon Town striker Steve White.

    Fact fans: White was the man who scored twice in Swindon's first ever play-off final in the 1986-87 season.

    I'm too young to remember, of course. Ahem.

  17. Postpublished at 19:39 British Summer Time 11 May 2015

    Sheffield United manager Nigel Clough told Sky Sports: "It's still all to play for. You'd fancy Swindon after the first leg but we've got 90 minutes to get to Wembley.

    "We know we played well at home. Decisions went against us and we let in two soft goals. We can let that happen tonight. I'd take penalties."

  18. Postpublished at 19:37 British Summer Time 11 May 2015

    More from Swindon chairman Lee Power:

    "I thought we'd be competitive this year. I knew that the squad we put together was going to be decent. People were a bit disappointed we didn't go up automatically but we've had a fantastic season and we need to finish it off now.

    "I'd take a draw! But nobody's being complacent. We had a fantastic night up in Sheffield on Thursday and the lads know it's going to be a tough game. If we can play how we play, I'm confident we can go through."

  19. Views from the boardroompublished at 19:35 British Summer Time 11 May 2015

    Swindon chairman Lee Power has been speaking to BBC Points West ahead of tonight's second leg:

    "It's a massive game for the football club. I can't say I'm looking forward to it. It's worth a lot of money. A lot of people will be going home unhappy or ecstatic, so there's a lot on the players' shoulders.

    "They say the play-offs and Wembley are worth around £900,000 and £1m. So financially it means a lot, but I'm a football person and a football supporter. I know what it means to the people of Swindon."

  20. #BBCFootballpublished at 19:31 British Summer Time 11 May 2015

    The most important question of the night: Who's going to get to Wembley?

    Get in touch on Twitter using the hashtag #BBCFootball., external Let us know which team you think will progress and throw in a score prediction while you're at it.

    Gareth Torpy: Sheffield United to win 3-0!

    Mark Halliwell: 2-1 Swindon.

    Mike Stewart: As I'm not watching probably a 4-4 classic.

    Fear not, Mike. If you're away from your TV we'll have all the action right here.