GALLERY - Watch how FC Halifax Town earned promotion back to the National League

SCOTT GARNER proved to be the hero for FC Halifax Town when his extra-time header earned the Yorkshire club a return to the National League with a 2-1 win over Chorley.

By The Newsroom

Published 15th May 2017, 19:12 BST

Updated 16th May 2017, 14:15 BST

JUST GRAND: FC Halifax Town fans show their delight during Saturday's National League North play-off final victory at The Shay. Picture: Tony Johnson.

Garner’s header in the 100th minute settled the issue in front of a bumper crowd of 7,920 as the Shaymen returned to the fifth tier at the first time of asking.

Town took the lead on 48 minutes, courtesy of Kevin Roberts’ effort, but a superb free-kick from Adam Blakeman restored parity on the hour mark.

The game was calling out for a hero in the extra half hour and it was Garner, who came up trumps, with the final whistle being the prelude to a joyous pitch invasion from delirious Town fans.

Relive a memorable day at The Shay by clicking on our slideshow at the top of this page.