That's it for our live coverage of this evening's Championship play-off semi-final second leg.

A spirited performance from Cardiff almost saw the Bluebirds recover from a first-leg deficit.

But Fulham held on to seal a 3-2 win on aggregate and set up a play-off final against local rivals Brentford.

Some 368 days after Luton met Middlesbrough in the first game of the 2019-20 English Football League season, we'll have the final match of the campaign with a Premier League place at stake.

I, for one, can't wait for Tuesday's encounter at Wembley Stadium.

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Two years after winning promotion to the Premier League through the play-offs, Fulham are heading back to Wembley Stadium.

Opponents Brentford have never won in eight previous play-off campaigns, and have lost three finals.

But this Bees side are a free-flowing attacking outfit and, going up against's Fulham's possession game, Tuesday's match could be quite the occasion.

It's an all-west London final, and it's just a shame fans of both clubs will miss out on being at the national stadium because of social distancing measures.

More from Fulham boss Scott Parker:

"We are disappointed in our performance tonight even though we got the job done.

"We showed a different side to us and had to face up to a relentless onslaught at times.

"We move on and dust ourselves down. We have got to the final and it is up for grabs.

"Tuesday is going to be a totally different game. We need to stay bright and positive."

Fulham boss Scott Parker told Sky Sports:

"The way the game panned out tonight was not how we expected.

"We realised the task ahead of us and a wounded animal who came here with nothing to lose put us under an incredible amount of pressure at times.

"There is no denying we didn't deal with that well enough and struggled at times.

"There is a psychological element as a game goes on, with a final at stake, and you see a bit of nervousness in us."

It's only half of the job done for Fulham, as they bid to return to the Premier League at the first attempt...

If you're just joining us, Fulham have reached the Championship play-off final.

But the Whites lost the second leg of their semi-final tie against Cardiff, and had plenty of defending to do.

Click the link below to read Adam Williams' report from the action at Craven Cottage.

Fulham defender Michael Hector told Sky Sports:

"They are a physical side, put balls into the box and tested us.

"We knew what was coming. They were always going to throw caution to the wind.

"The goals were a bit sloppy but we are through to the final and that is the main thing.

"In the recent game against Brentford we didn't take our chances and they caught us cold at the end. But it is a one-off game and anything can happen."

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More from Fulham captain Tom Cairney:

"We'll need to dig in at times to get to the Premier League.

"You can feel the tension. If there was a crowd here there would have been a lot of noise. It is just great to get over the line for the fans as well.

"It has been a long season and it's been crazy. I think we deserve to be there and hopefully it'll be a good final."

Fulham captain Tom Cairney told Sky Sports:

"It wasn't pretty at all. It was the worst start you can think of.

"These 2-0 leads are a bit weird in your head. It feels comfortable but is not at the same time.

"We let ourselves down by not playing our normal game, and we invited pressure.

"But in the second half we dug in deep we got over the line."

Fulham's opponents next Tuesday at Wembley are from just down the road...

Cardiff gave everything this evening, but the first leg defeat was a bridge too far for the Bluebirds.

Lee Tomlin's second half goal sparked a tense second half, but the visitors couldn't find a third goal which would have forced extra time.

The Bluebirds' hopes of an immediate return to the top flight are over.

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Fulham hang on and are heading to Wembley!

The Whites will face Brentford on Tuesday in a west London derby for a place in the Premier League.

Cardiff keeper Alex Smithies pumps the ball forward, Callum Paterson heads it into the box.

Robert Glatzel strikes at goal from a narrow angle but it's over the bar.

It was a difficult chance.

That could be it for the Bluebirds.

Long ball forward from the visitors headed clear by Tim Ream.

Josh Onomah commits a foul and then hangs onto the ball to hold up play.

It's a yellow card for the Fulham midfielder.

Sean Morrison can't keep in a cross-field ball from Joe Ralls to the right flank.

Two minutes left for Fulham to navigate.

Will Cardiff get one last chance?

Throw to Cardiff just inside the Fulham half.

Long throw to the edge of the box. Harrison Reed heads clear but is fouled in the process.

The hosts regroup and take their time over the free-kick, which Marek Rodak launches upfield.

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We are into five minutes of added time.

Still plenty of time for some late drama.

Cardiff need a hero. Fulham are praying for the final whistle.

With just a one-goal advantage, Fulham throw on another defender.

Maxime Le Marchand is coming on for left-back Joe Bryan.

The Frenchman brings on a note from the bench for captain Tom Cairney.

Fulham centre-back Tim Ream does just enough to shepherd out a ball forward under pressure from Robert Glatzel.

Closing in on stoppage time and Cardiff have to score to force extra time.

You feel the Bluebirds will threaten if they get another free-kick in the final third.