Ravens secure a 4-3 penalty victory to reach League Two for the first time in their history

Bromley made history by securing their first-ever promotion to the Football League after a dramatic penalty shootout win over Solihull Moors in the National League play-off final at Wembley. The match ended 2-2 after 120 minutes, with Bromley emerging victorious 4-3 on penalties.

Bromley, who finished the season third in the league, five points clear of Solihull, took the lead in the 41st minute when Michael Cheek scored following a contentious moment when Solihull’s appeals for a foul on Alex Whitmore were waved away. However, Solihull responded just three minutes into the second half, with Joe Sbarra pouncing on a rebound after Grant Smith saved Tahvon Campbell’s shot.

Cheek put Bromley back in front after 58 minutes, converting a penalty awarded for a foul on him by Solihull goalkeeper Nick Hayes. Yet, Solihull were quick to equalise again, with Jamie Osborne scoring from 20 yards to make it 2-2.

As the match headed to penalties, it was Bromley goalkeeper Grant Smith who became the hero, saving Solihull’s first two spot-kicks from Tyrese Shade and Joss Labadie. Cheek, Olufela Olomola, and Jude Arthurs all kept their cool, before skipper Byron Webster converted the decisive penalty, sending Bromley into League Two for the first time in their history.