Exeter 2 Huddersfield Town 1: Terriers head for play-offs

Even a win against Exeter would not have been enough to secure a top-two place because Leeds United came from behind against Bristol Rovers to book their place in the Championship next season.

The Terriers got off to a blistering start when Gary Roberts unleashed a fierce drive that Paul Jones could only parry into the top corner after 103 seconds.

The home side had appeals for a penalty turned down on 17 minutes as Matt Taylor vigorously claimed that Peter Clarke had handled in the box.

Huddersfield goalkeeper Alex Smithies spilled a cross and Taylor stabbed the ball straight at Clarke, only to see his penalty protests instantly dismissed.

George Friend let fly with a speculative effort that fizzed wide before the home side grabbed an equaliser.

Harley delivered a corner for Matt Taylor to plant a point blank header past Smithies.

Exeter went close to getting their noses in front when Liam Sercombe drilled over a cross and Ryan Taylor's glancing header dropped inches wide.

Theo Robinson missed a great chance for Town, slashing wildly and missing the ball completely, then at the other end Bertie Cozic was inches away with a thudding shot.

The home side served notice of their intent at the start of the second half as Harley let rip with a shot that sailed over the crossbar. But the Grecians survived a scare moments later, Roberts shooting straight at Jones.

Former Town striker Marcus Stewart had a shot cleared off the line by Peter Clarke before Exeter scored to avoid relegation.

Harley hit a scorching low volley into the bottom corner to send St James' Park into ecstasy as they assured their safety.

Exeter City: Jones; Tully, Golbourne, Duffy, Matt Taylor; Sercombe, Harley, Cozic (Edwards, 62), Friend; Stewart (Logan, 62), Ryan Taylor (Corr, 62). Unused substitutes: Marriott, Dunne, Burnell, Fleetwood

Huddersfield Town: Smithies; Tom Clarke (Williams, 72), Peltier, Peter Clarke, Trotman; Pilkington, Roberts, Kay, Drinkwater; (Collins, 46), Rhodes, Robinson (Novak, 53). Unused substitutes: Eastwood, N Clarke, Eccleston, Simpson.

Referee: Roger East (Wiltshire)

Huddersfield man of the match: Gary Roberts.

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