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So Harry McKirdy's double and James Wilson's late goal tees up an exciting second leg to this one on Thursday.

But the English Football League play-off action doesn't stop here.

We'll be back tomorrow for the Championship play-off semi-final second leg as Huddersfield take on Luton.

For now though, thank you for joining us.

Two League Two play-off semi-final first legs. Both finish 2-1 to the hosts.

After Mansfield took a 2-1 lead into the second leg against Northampton last night, Swindon and Port Vale repeated the feat this afternoon.

It's shaping up for a couple of crackers in midweek.

Steve Hale
Goalkeeping coach on BBC Radio Wiltshire

I'm tinged with a bit of disappointment that Port Vale have that goal, as it keeps them in the tie.

I always back Swindon to score and they have better form away, so you'd expect them to score at least once.

So Vale still have a lot of work to do to turn this around.

Phil Sproson
Former Port Vale captain on BBC Radio Stoke

The tie could've been taken away from Port Vale - Swindon could've given them too far to climb.

But Vale kept plugging away and it's given us a bit of a lifeline.

I thought the shape was better in the second half.

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Advantage Swindon headed into Thursday's second leg at Vale Park.

Harry McKirdy's brace edges them ahead, but James Wilson's late goal for Port Vale has certainly given this play-off semi-final some excitement.

Louie Barry comes off and is replaced by Jake O'Brien as Swindon make a change in the final seconds of this game.

Port Vale win a free-kick on the left flank and it's delivered into the box.

James Wilson gets a quick header onto it, drawing a save from Lewis Ward at the near post.

Jamie Proctor picks up the ball on the edge of the Swindon box from Mal Benning.

He tries his luck but his curled effort goes wide.

Five minutes added on.

A few long balls being pinged about right now.

Perhaps we're not in for an amazing crescendo to this first leg.

That Port Vale goal has come at a pretty inopportune time for Swindon, who now look like they're chasing the game despite having a one-goal lead.

Not long left in this first leg, but all of a sudden the momentum is with Vale.

Phil Sproson
Former Port Vale captain on BBC Radio Stoke

That's a lifeline for Vale.

It's another good ball into the box, Swindon didn't clear their lines and James Wilson's poached at the back post.

That could just put a little seed of doubt into the minds of the Swindon players.

We're into the final stages of this League Two play-off semi-final first leg.

What a Port Vale goal would do for the second leg, right now..

Port Vale's free-kick is dealt with by Swindon but the visitors keep possession in their half.

In the meantime, Wales midfielder Jonny Williams comes off to a standing ovation from the home supporters.

He's replaced by Ben Gladwin.

Aaron Martin off, Mal Benning on. Port Vale make their third change of the afternoon and they have a free-kick in striking range.

Sophie Hurcom
BBC West Sport at the County Ground

'Oh Harry McKirdy' is ringing out quite possibly around the whole of Swindon right now, as he gets his second of the afternoon and puts his team 2-0 up - and well in the driving seat in this play-off tie.

Aidan Stone did well to save Jack Payne's first effort, but it fell straight into the path of probably the last person Port Vale would want today, as McKirdy struck it on the volley with his right foot straight into the net.

Vale have had a lot of the ball this second half in and around the Swindon box, but the home side have been rapid on the counter-attack and look much more dangerous.

Considering how many goals Swindon have scored this season, and how many attacking chances they've created, it feels like they're going to have another good opportunity before the end of this match.

Port Vale midfielder Jake Taylor drives a low shot well wide from long range.

Some sarcastic cheers ring around the home stands after that effort.

Swindon make their first change of the afternoon.

Mandela Egbo is replaced by Akinwale Odimayo.

Phil Sproson
Former Port Vale captain on BBC Radio Stoke

That's a huge let off for the Vale.

The Swindon man tried to lift the ball over Aidan Stone.

If Swindon go 3-0 that's a mountain to climb.

My word it should be a Harry McKirdy hat-trick!

He picks up a loose ball as Port Vale's back line are caught out and he races into the box.

But his final effort drifts just over the crossbar.