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Relive League Two play-off semis as Carlisle & Stockport go through
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- Carlisle to face Stockport in Wembley final on 28 May
- FT: Carlisle 3-1 Bradford (agg 3-2) - Cumbrians through in extra time
- Halliday og, Guy & Barclay goals send Carlisle to final
- Score was 1-0 after 90 mins, Derbyshire goal not enough for Bradford
- FT: Stockport County 2-1 Salford City (agg 2-2) - Stockport win 3-1 on penalties
- Mallan levels to give Salford aggregate lead but Stretton header for Stockport forces penalties
- Stockport's Hinchliffe saves two penalties and Sarcevic slams in winning spot-kick
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What a way to sign off from the EFL play-off semi-finals.
We've had absolutely everything across the 12 games and now the EFL season comes down to three finals at Wembley.
We'll have loads of build-up to the finals on-site over the coming week and of course you'll be able to join us for live text commentary of all three matches.
Thanks for your company today.
Cheers.
The finals are set
Championship play-off final
Coventry v Luton (16:45 BST - Saturday, 27 May)
League Two play-off final
Carlisle v Stockport (13:30 BST - Sunday, 28 May)
League One play-off final
Barnsley v Sheff Wed (15:00 BST - Monday, 29 May)
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FT: Carlisle 3-1 Bradford (Agg 3-2)
The commentary teams on both BBC Radio Cumbria and BBC Radio Leeds are getting emotional on air after that extra-time classic.
That's what football - and specifically the EFL play-offs - does to you, even professional broadcasters.
It makes you feel every emotion possible.
'What a way to sign off for Barclay'
FT: Carlisle 3-1 Bradford (Agg 3-2)
Chris Lumsdon
Former Carlisle midfielder on BBC Radio Cumbria
Not being able to play in the final will be disappointing for Ben Barclay, but what a way to sign off.
It was centre-forward instincts from him to score the winner.
We can push the button on those hotels now, let's get them booked!
'Wembley will be a great occasion'
FT: Stockport 2-1 Salford (agg 2-2) - Stockport win 3-1 on penalties
Stockport manager Dave Challinor has urged his player to take "one more big step" towards promotion after they pulled off a penalty shootout win against Salford to reach the Wembley play-off final.
"That game had everything, but nothing surprises me in football," he said.
“It was an occasion full of emotion, and I’m so delighted for the players that we’ve made it to Wembley.
“It’s a great way to win and a horrible way to lose, but we’ve made it and I want the players and everyone involved with the club to go and enjoy next weekend.
“It’s going to be a great occasion – Wembley really is a special place to play football.
“Only a small proportion of footballers get the chance to play there, so this means everything.
“We’ve taken a big, big step today, but we’ve got one more big step to take if we are to achieve our ambition.
“I thought the players kept their nerve really well today.
“It’s not been easy as Salford are a great team, but this is a brilliant achievement for the whole club so it’s about preparing properly for next weekend now.”
'It was relentless'
FT: Stockport 2-1 Salford (agg 2-2) - Stockport win 3-1 on penalties
Salford boss Neil Wood said falling short of the Wembley play-off final after losing to Stockport in a penalty shootout was "hard to take".
"It was a really tough game, but credit to Stockport, they put a lot of pressure on us," he said.
“It was relentless at times, and it is difficult to defend against.
“We created enough chances I thought, but maybe we needed a bit more composure in certain situations.
“It’s hugely disappointing of course, but at the end of the day it just wasn’t to be.
“I can’t fault any of the players. Every single one of the lads gave it absolutely everything, right up until the dying seconds.
“We’ve practised penalties this last fortnight, but you just can’t prepare for the crowd and the hostile atmosphere that the lads taking the penalties were up against.
“It’s hard to take, but I think as a club we’ve made massive progress again this season.
“This club is still growing so we’ve just got to go again next season.”
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FT: Carlisle 3-1 Bradford (Agg 3-2)
Right, let's quickly reflect on what happened in the first League Two play-off semi-final second leg today...
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FT: Carlisle 3-1 Bradford (Agg 3-2)
This result means that not one of the teams who took a lead into the second leg of the play-offs will be at Wembley.
Sunderland, Peterborough, Salford and Bradford all surrendered first leg leads.
Of the 12 play-off semi-finals, only one was won by an away side - Coventry's 1-0 success at Middlesbrough.
'Heartbreaking for Bradford'
FT: Carlisle 3-1 Bradford (Agg 3-2)
Andy Kiwomya
Ex-Bradford forward and head of performance on BBC Radio Leeds
That's what's difficult - you've given everything but it's not enough.
To concede that goal after dragging yourself back into the game is heartbreaking.
'What a performance'
FT: Carlisle 3-1 Bradford (Agg 3-2)
Chris Lumsdon
Former Carlisle midfielder on BBC Radio Cumbria
You can't do anything about the fans running on, but the players - what a performance.
They thoroughly deserved it - they played under pressure and the anxiety of the supporters.
I can't speak highly enough of them.
FULL-TIME
Carlisle 3-1 Bradford (Agg 3-2)
Carlisle have done it!
The Cumbrians will play Stockport in the League Two play-off final on Sunday, 28 May.
This tie came to life in extra time.
Callum Guy fired home to put the home side in front on aggregate for the first time in the first half of extra time but seconds into the second half Matt Derbyshire levelled matters up once more.
With penalties beckoning Ben Barclay, on loan from the Hatters, headed home the winner from Owen Moxon's cross.
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Carlisle 3-1 Bradford (Agg 3-2)
There's some home fans on the pitch.
There's still a few seconds to go.
Carlisle players are begging the fans to go back.
Cumbrians boss Paul Simpson looks furious.
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Carlisle 3-1 Bradford (Agg 3-2)
The set-piece came to nought.
Andy Cook pushes Carlisle defender Paul Huntington to the ground.
That is going to be that.
SUBSTITUTION
Carlisle 3-1 Bradford (Agg 3-2)
Carlisle midfielder Corey Whelan is off.
Bradford goalkeeper Harry Lewis is up for a set piece.
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Carlisle 3-1 Bradford (Agg 3-2)
Time is running out now for Bradford to force penalties.
Ben Barclay's goal looks like it is going to be the difference.
INJURY TIME EXTRA TIME
Carlisle 3-1 Bradford (Agg 3-2)
Matt Derbyshire looks to get a cross in for the away side but it is overhit.
Three minutes added on at the end of this epic encounter.
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Carlisle 3-1 Bradford (Agg 3-2)
Carlisle have the ball. They just need to see out two more minutes or so.
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Carlisle 3-1 Bradford (Agg 3-2)
Andy Kiwomya
Ex-Bradford forward and head of performance on BBC Radio Leeds
This is the game now, the final moments.
Have you got something left?
You don't want to be in the dressing room hearing them chant 'we're on our way to Wembley'.
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Carlisle 3-1 Bradford (Agg 3-2)
About three minutes, plus anything that might get added on, to go.
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Carlisle 3-1 Bradford (Agg 3-2)
Ben Barcay's goal looks to be sending Carlisle to Wembley, but he won't be playing if they do make it.
He's on loan from Stockport, the other team in the League Two play-off final.