Chippenham Town secure National League South play-off semi-final place

Oxford City players and fans mob Elliot Benyon after his opener against Eastbourne Borough. Picture: Mike Allen
Oxford City players and fans mob Elliot Benyon after his opener against Eastbourne Borough. Picture: Mike Allen
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OXFORD City are a step closer to finding out who they could face in a potential play-off final.

Last night, Chippenham Town beat Dartford on penalties, following a 0-0 draw in the two sides’ Vanarama National League South play-off eliminator.

After a goalless 120 minutes, the Wiltshire club won 3-2 on penalties, to set up an away semi-final clash at Ebbsfleet United.

Tom Mehew, Noah Coppin and Alefe Santos all converted their spot kicks in the shootout win.

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Meanwhile, the Hoops travel to Dorking Wanderers tomorrow for their semi-final, after brushing past Eastbourne Borough on Wednesday.

Headers in each half from Elliot Benyon and George Harmon were enough to secure the 2-0 victory in front of a record crowd at Court Place Farm.

If Ross Jenkins’ side are able to progress against Dorking, they will face the winner of the other semi-final between Chippenham and Ebbsfleet.

Dorking automatically qualified for the semi-final by virtue of finishing second in National League South, six points behind leaders Maidstone United.

Ebbsfleet were also given a free run to the semi-final, having finished third at the end of the season.

The play-off final itself will take place on Saturday, May 21, with kick-off at 3pm.

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