Northern Premier League play-off finals

By James Gordon

The 2022/23 Northern Premier League season comes to a thrilling finale this weekend.

Promotion is at stake for the eight clubs involved across the four divisions, with three of the clubs that finished second in the regular season hosting the finals.

Workington host the other, as they welcome Runcorn Linnets who defeated Leek Town in the semi-finals for the second season running to become the only fifth placed side to make a final this year.

Linnets will be hoping to go one better than last year, when they were beaten at home by Marine.

Both the East Division semi-finals were settled on penalties, with Long Eaton winning 3-2 on spot kicks away at Hebburn Town having surrendered a 2-0 lead earlier on the night.

They will travel to Stockton Town, who like Runcorn, were beaten play-off finalists last season when they went down 2-1 at Marske United.

In the Midlands Division, Halesowen Town host Spalding United which like in the Premier Division, will be second against third.

The three Step 4 finals take place on Saturday, with Warrington Town hosting Bamber Bridge in the Premier Division final on Monday.

Premier Division play-off final - Monday 1 May (3pm)
Warrington Town v Bamber Bridge
Listen live via The Yellows Mixlr
Venue: Cantilever Park, Common Lane, Warrington, WA4 2RS
All ticket, Sell out expected - Adults £12, Concessions £8, Juniors £3 - online only (away fans can purchase via Bamber Bridge)
Full details

East Division play-off final - Saturday 29 April (3pm)
Stockton Town v Long Eaton United
Venue: The Map Group UK Stadium, Bishopton Road West, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 0QD
Tickets sold out
Full details

Midlands Division play-off final - Saturday 29 April (3pm)
Halesowen Town v Spalding United
Commentary: Listen live via Black Country Radio
Venue: The Grove, Old Hawne Lane, Halesowen, B63 3TB
Sell out expected - Adults £10, Concessions, £7, 13-18 Year Olds £4 (With a membership card), Under12’s £1 (With a paying adult)
Full details

West Division play-off final - Saturday 29 April (3pm)
Workington v Runcorn Linnets
Listen live via BBC Radio Cumbria and Bucket Hat FM
Venue: Borough Park, New Bridge Road, Workington, Cumbria, CA14 2DT
All ticket - Adults £11, Concessions £6, U18 £3, U11 £1
Full details

Where next?

Julio Arca named South Shields boss South Shields have unveiled Julio Arca as their new first team manager.
Inter-step play-off details confirmed Details have now been confirmed for the Step 4/5 Inter-step play-off matches.

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