2022 National League play-off final

The 2022 National League play-off final, known as the Vanarama National League Promotion Final for sponsorship reasons, was an association football match played on 5 June 2022 at the London Stadium between Solihull Moors and Grimsby Town. It determined the second and final team to gain promotion from the National League, English football's fifth tier, to EFL League Two. By finishing first in the 2021–22 National League, Stockport County gained automatic promotion to League Two, while the teams placed from second to seventh participated in the play-offs. The winners of the semi-finals competed for the final promotion spot for the 2022–23 EFL League Two. The losing play-off quarter-finalists were Notts County and FC Halifax Town. In the following round, Chesterfield and Wrexham were eliminated in the semi-finals.

2022 National League play-off final
The match took place at London Stadium.
Event2021–22 National League
Solihull Moors Grimsby Town
1 2
After extra time
Date5 June 2022 (2022-06-05)
VenueLondon Stadium, London
RefereeMartin Woods
Attendance22,897

The match was televised live on BT Sport 1 HD and BT Sport Ultimate.[1] The coverage was presented by Matt Smith,[2] while the commentary team comprised Adam Summerton and Kevin Davies.[3] Radio commentary was provided by Switch Radio[4] and BBC Radio Humberside.[5]

Ticketing

The National League were criticised before the game for their ticketing policy which resulted in a minimum ticket price of £40. Following complaints the league’s sponsor, Vanarama, gave £20,000 to both clubs to help supporters with costs. In addition 13,000 Grimsby fans were able to watch the game following intervention by the Mariners Trust supporters group which raised money for tickets.[6]

Route to the final
Main article: 2021–22 National League

Solihull won both regular season meetings between the two sides, 2–0 at home and 2–1 away.[7][8]

National League final table, leading positions[9]
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Stockport County 44 30 4 10 87 38 +49 94
2 Wrexham 44 26 10 8 91 46 +45 88
3 Solihull Moors 44 25 12 7 83 45 +38 87
4 FC Halifax Town 44 25 9 10 62 35 +27 84
5 Notts County 44 24 10 10 81 52 +29 82
6 Grimsby Town 44 23 8 13 68 46 +22 77
7 Chesterfield 44 20 14 10 69 51 +18 74

Quarter-finals
23 May 2022 Notts County 1–2 (a.e.t.) Grimsby Town Meadow Lane, Nottingham
19:45
  • Rodrigues 73'
 Report
Attendance: 12,023
Referee: Sunny Sukhvir Gill
24 May 2022 FC Halifax Town 1–2 Chesterfield The Shay, Halifax
19:45
  • Stenson 68'
 Report
Attendance: 5,661
Referee: Scott Tallis

Semi-finals
28 May 2022 Wrexham 4–5 (a.e.t.) Grimsby Town Racecourse Ground, Wrexham
12:30
Report
Attendance: 9,734
Referee: Adam Herczeg
29 May 2022 Solihull Moors 3–1 Chesterfield Damson Park, Solihull
12:30
Report
Attendance: 4,026
Referee: Thomas Kirk

Details
Solihull Moors1–2 (a.e.t.)Grimsby Town
 Report
Attendance: 22,897
Referee: Martin Woods
GK18England Joe McDonnell
RB2Republic of Ireland James Clarke
CB5England Callum Howe
CB6England Alex Gudger
LB14England Harry Boyes
CM4England Kyle Storer (c)
CM8England Callum Maycockdownward-facing red arrow 114'
RW7England Joe Sbarradownward-facing red arrow 109'
CAM11England Ryan Barnett
LW19Scotland Andrew Dallasdownward-facing red arrow 116'
CF27England Kyle Hudlindownward-facing red arrow 59'
Substitutes:
GK26England Jack Myatt
DF12England Reiss McNallyupward-facing green arrow 116'
DF22England Mark Ellisupward-facing green arrow 114'
MF15England Callum Reillyupward-facing green arrow 109'
FW24England Danny Newtonupward-facing green arrow 59'
Manager:
England Neal Ardley
GK21New Zealand Max Crocombe
RB32England Jordan Cropper
CB6England Luke Waterfall
CB26England Andy Smith
LB22Northern Ireland Danny Amos
CM4England Ben Fox
CM28Republic of Ireland Gavan Holohandownward-facing red arrow 101'
RW18Portugal Érico Sousadownward-facing red arrow 66'
CAM10England John McAteedownward-facing red arrow 90'
LW15Wales Harry Clifton
CF29England Ryan Taylordownward-facing red arrow 81'
Substitutes:
DF5England Shaun Pearson
MF17England Arjan Raikhyupward-facing green arrow 90'
FW25England Jordan Maguire-Drewupward-facing green arrow 66'
FW9England Tristan Abrahamsupward-facing green arrow 101'
FW12England Emmanuel Dieseruvweupward-facing green arrow 81'
Manager:
England Paul Hurst

References
  1. "Solihull Moors v Grimsby Town". BT Sport. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  2. "Live: Grimsby v Solihull Moors". Vanarama National League. 5 June 2022. 120 minutes in. BT Sport. BT Sport 1 HD.
  3. "Live: Grimsby v Solihull Moors". Vanarama National League. 5 June 2022. 60 minutes in. BT Sport. BT Sport 1 HD.
  4. "Preview: Solihull Moors vs Grimsby Town (Promotion Final)". Solihull Moors F.C. Retrieved 5 June 2022.
  5. "BBC Radio Humberside - Humberside Sport, Solihull Moors v Grimsby Town". BBC. Retrieved 5 June 2022.
  6. "National League boss understands ticket criticism" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
  7. "Solihull Moors 2-0 Grimsby Town". BBC Sport. 23 November 2021. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
  8. "Grimsby Town 1-2 Solihull Moors". BBC Sport. 22 March 2022. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
  9. "Tables - The Vanarama National League". Vanarama National League. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
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