Notts County will face Grimsby Town in the National League play-offs as they secured a 1-0 win at Maidenhead on the final day of the season.
Needing just a point to guarantee a home tie against the Mariners, Ian Burchnall's side could have put the game to bed before the break as Callum Roberts wasted two gilt-edged chances against Alan Devonshire's side.
The first came when he burst clean through from a glorious Ruben Rodrigues pass but shot wide with the second being a superb save from Dan Gyollai to deny him from close range.
You wondered whether Notts would pay for those misses but they finally found the breakthrough in the 72nd minute when Roberts' box of tricks led him to be fouled inside the area.
The referee immediately pointed to the spot and the winger took responsibility himself as he fired past Gyollai for his 16th goal of the campaign.
Maidenhead tried to summon a response but Notts defended their lead magnificently as Sam Slocombe was rarely troubled.
Here's how the players rated.
Sam Slocombe: Much like recent games, he was rarely troubled in the first half as Maidenhead only registered one shot at goal which flew wide of the post. Made a solid save after the break. 6
Jayden Richardson: Foraged away down the right-hand side and proved a fine outlet on the right-hand side but touch let him down on some occasions. 6
Richard Brindley: Has returned to the centre-back position after a long lay-off but has slotted back in as he if has never been away. So dependable. 7
Alex Lacey: Very rarely panics which is what you need in games when there is plenty riding on the result. Had an excellent game in the heart of the defence. 7
Kyle Cameron: Skipper made his first start since returning from injury and showcased why he is so highly rated. Adds so much to Notts' style with the way he carries the ball out from the back. 6
Dion Kelly-Evans: Plenty of blood and thunder down the left-hand side and like Richardson added some good width to Notts' attack. Always puts his bundle in. 6
Matt Palmer: With Notts needing just a point to guarantee a home tie in the play-offs, the former Swindon midfielder played with fire in his belly and ice in his mind. 7
Jim O'Brien: The popular Scotsman was full of energy and some neat flicks. The best of which was a lovely nutmeg that really should have led to a goal. 6
Ruben Rodrigues: Such a wonderful player to watch and the pass which led to a gilt-edged chance for Roberts in the first half was levels above the division he is playing in. 8
Callum Roberts: Could have put the game to bed before half-time having been presented with two brilliant chances. One was an excellent save from the goalkeeper, the other was agonisingly wide. Had too much class for Maidenhead and won and scored the decisive penalty. 8
Kyle Wootton: Had to bustle his way around up front and proved a good foil at times, but chances were few and far between for the ex-Scunthorpe forward on what was a quiet afternoon. 6
