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On 5th May 2014, Lowestoft Town hosted AFC Hornchurch in the Isthmian League Premier Division play-off final to determine which side would play within the Conference next season. The encounter was ultimately won by Lowestoft, who finally earned a promotion to the Conference North after losing the previous three play-off finals.

==Background==
At the conclusion of the 2013-14 Isthmian League season, Wealdstone became champions and were promoted to the Conference South after accumulating 96 points.<ref name="table">[http://web.archive.org/web/20170103002533/http://www.nonleaguefooty.co.uk/archive/isthmian14.html Archived ''Non League Footy'' detailing the 2013-14 Isthmian League Premier Division table.] Retrieved 29th Aug '22</ref> By contrast, Lowestoft and Hornchurch finished fourth and fifth, scoring 84 and 83 points respectively.<ref name="table"/> Both were behind Kingstonian and Bognor Regis Town, who were both on 85 points, with the former ahead on goal difference.<ref name="table"/> The four teams qualified for the play-offs, with Kingstonian hosting Hornchurch, and Bognor Regis taking on Lowestoft.<ref name="kingstonian">[https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/match/2013-2014/isthmian-football-league-premier-division/kingstonian/afc-hornchurch/85233 ''Football Web Pages'' detailing AFC Hornchurch's win over Kingstonian.] Retrieved 29th Aug '22</ref><ref name="bognor">[https://www.lowestofttownfc.co.uk/teams/50851/match-centre/0-2378714/report ''Lowestoft Town'' detailing its win over Bognor Regis Town.] Retrieved 29th Aug '22</ref> With both matches held on 30th April, Hornchurch defeated Kingstonian 1-0, while Lowestoft came from behind to beat Bognor Regis 2-1 in a match self-regarded as the team's best.<ref name="kingstonian"/><ref name="bognor"/><ref name="lowestoft">[https://www.lowestofttownfc.co.uk/news/lowestoft-town-3-afc-hornchurch-0-1216285.html ''Lowestoft Town'' providing its own match report.] Retrieved 29th Aug '22</ref> Since Lowestoft were the higher placed side, the final would be held at its ground, Crown Meadow.<ref name="bognor"/><ref name="table"/>

For Lowestoft, it was a case of déjà vu, as they had previously reached the play-off final on three consecutive occasions.<ref name="edp">[https://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/lowestoft-town-3-afc-hornchurch-0-blues-secure-promotion-at-663178 ''Eastern Daily Press'' providing a match report.] Retrieved 29th Aug '22</ref><ref name="lowestoft"/> However, they had lost all three encounters.<ref name="edp"/><ref name="lowestoft"/> In the 2010-11 season, Lowestoft were narrowly beaten 4-3 by Tonbridge Angels.<ref>[https://www.edp24.co.uk/sport/tonbridge-angels-4-lowestoft-town-475094 ''Eastern Daily Press'' reporting on Lowestoft losing the 2010-11 play-off final to Tonbridge Angels.] Retrieved 29th Aug '22</ref> In 2011-12, they were actually defeated by rivals Hornchurch 2-1 after extra time.<ref name="hornchurch">[https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/heartbreak-for-hornchurch-2989828 ''Romford Recorder'' reporting on Hornchurch losing 3-0 to Lowestoft, also noting its 2011-12 play-off final win.] Retrieved 29th Aug '22</ref> The 2012-13 encounter was the first where Lowestoft held the home advantage, but they lost 2-1 to Concord Rangers.<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22431210 ''BBC Sport'' reporting on Lowestoft losing the 2012-13 play-off final to Concord Rangers.] Retrieved 29th Aug '22</ref> Thus, Lowestoft were seeking to end their cursed streak while also achieving vengeance against Hornchurch.<ref name="motivation">[https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/hayles-backs-hornchurch-squad-2989516 ''Romford Recorder'' reporting on Hornchurch's motivation heading into the final.] Retrieved 29th Aug '22</ref><ref name="edp"/><ref name="lowestoft"/> Meanwhile, Hornchurch were relegated back to the Isthmian League after a year in Conference South, but were motivated to make another immediate return.<ref>[https://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/relegation-heartache-for-hornchurch-2951360 ''Romford Recorder'' reporting on Hornchurch being relegated from the Conference South.] Retrieved 29th Aug '22</ref><ref name="motivation"/> Both sides were missing key players, but were nevertheless still considered solid teams heading into the final.<ref name="lowestoft"/><ref name="hornchurch"/>

==The Match==
The final itself occurred on 5th May in front of 2,697 fans.<ref name="lowestoft"/><ref name="edp"/> Lowestoft initially gained the upper hand with a few close calls within the first ten minutes.<ref name="edp"/><ref name="lowestoft"/><ref name="hornchurch"/> However, the hosts suddenly lost Jordan Henderson to injury, and Hornchurch nearly capitalised on this with some crosses that forced Lowestoft goalkeeper Ashlee Jones to tip a shot just over the crossbar at one point.<ref name="edp"/><ref name="lowestoft"/><ref name="hornchurch"/> However, in a counter-attack, Ross Jarvis hit the ball with his arm, but the officials failed to notice.<ref name="edp"/><ref name="lowestoft"/> It enabled him to pass to Robert Eagle, who beat the goalkeeper to make it 1-0 to Lowestoft after 29 minutes.<ref name="edp"/><ref name="lowestoft"/><ref name="hornchurch"/> By half-time, Lowestoft were deemed the stronger side, with Hornchurch failing to capitalise on the corners they received.<ref name="edp"/><ref name="lowestoft"/><ref name="hornchurch"/>

Just four minutes into the second-half, Lowestoft doubled their lead thanks to Jake Reed, who scored his 20th goal of the season.<ref name="edp"/><ref name="lowestoft"/><ref name="hornchurch"/> The Trawlerboys began to control the game, and were rewarded when Curtis Haynes-Brown received a header and hit a low volley to make it 3-0 after 59 minutes.<ref name="edp"/><ref name="lowestoft"/><ref name="hornchurch"/> Later on, Haynes-Brown almost made it 4-0, but was ultimately blocked.<ref name="edp"/><ref name="lowestoft"/><ref name="hornchurch"/> Regardless, Hornchurch appeared disorganised, and were now unable to establish opportunities now that the hosts opted for a defensive formation.<ref name="edp"/><ref name="lowestoft"/><ref name="hornchurch"/> Hence, Lowestoft won the encounter 3-0, much to the delight of the fans who invaded the pitch in celebration that their team had finally been promoted to the Conference North.<ref name="table"/><ref name="lowestoft"/><ref name="edp"/><ref name="hornchurch"/>

==Availability==
A seven-minute highlights package was available on ''Football Exclusives'', which was also uploaded to YouTube on 7th May 2014. But aside from this package, no other footage has emerged, and it is unclear as to the status of the uncut tape of the match.

==Gallery==
===Video===
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==See Also== 
*[[1937 FA Cup Final (partially found footage of football match; 1937)]] 
*[[1938 FA Cup Final (partially found footage of football match; 1938)]] 
*[[1939 FA Cup Final (partially found footage of football match; 1939)]] 
*[[1947 FA Cup Final (partially found footage of football match; 1947)]]
*[[1948 FA Cup Final (partially found footage of football match; 1948)]]
*[[1948 Summer Olympics (partially found television coverage of London Games; 1948)]]
*[[1949 FA Cup Final (partially found footage of football match; 1949)]]
*[[1950 FA Cup Final (partially found footage of football match; 1950)]]
*[[1951 FA Cup Final (partially found footage of football match; 1951)]] 
*[[1955 Scottish Cup Final (partially found footage of football match; 1955)]]
*[[1956 Southern Junior Floodlight Cup Final (lost footage of football match; 1956)]] 
*[[1966 FIFA World Cup Final (partially found original colour film of international football match; 1966)]]
*[[1971 WFA Cup Final (partially found footage of football match; 1971)]]
*[[1973 WFA Cup Final (lost footage of football match; 1973)]]
*[[1974 WFA Cup Final (lost footage of football match; 1974)]]
*[[1976 WFA Cup Final (partially found footage of football match; 1976)]]
*[[1977 WFA Cup Final (lost footage of football match; 1977)]]
*[[1978 WFA Cup Final (lost footage of football match; 1978)]]
*[[1979 WFA Cup Final (lost footage of football match; 1979)]]
*[[1980 WFA Cup Final (lost footage of football match; 1980)]]
*[[1981 WFA Cup Final (lost footage of football match; 1981)]]
*[[1982 WFA Cup Final (lost footage of football match; 1982)]]
*[[1985-1986 WFA Cup (lost list of entries for football tournament; 1985)]]
*[[Arsenal 1-1 Sheffield United (lost radio commentary of football match; 1927)]] 
*[[Arsenal 7-1 Hibernian (lost footage of charity football match; 1952)]] 
*[[Arsenal vs Arsenal Reserves (lost footage of early BBC televised football match; 1937)]]
*[[Atlético Madrid 1-1 Real Madrid (lost footage of El Derbi Madrileño La Liga football match; 1958)]] 
*[[Barbados 4–2 Grenada (partially found soccer match footage; 1994)]] 
*[[Barnet 3-2 Wealdstone (lost footage of Athenian League football match; 1946)]]
*[[Bedford Town 1-2 Arsenal (partially found footage of FA Cup match; 1956)]] 
*[[Brian Clough's Football Fortunes (lost DOS port of football management game; 1987)]]
*[[Carlisle United 2-1 Plymouth Argyle (partially found footage of Football League Third Division match; 1999)]] 
*[[Charlton Athletic 1-0 Blackburn Rovers (lost footage of FA Cup match; 1947)]]
*[[Chelsea 1-1 Burnley (partially found footage of FA Cup match; 1956)]]
*[[Chelsea 2-0 Sparta Prague (lost footage of international football match; 1957)]] 
*[[England 0-1 Scotland (partially found footage of international football match; 1938)]]
*[[England 1-0 Scotland (lost footage of Schools' International football match; 1952)]] 
*[[England 1-1 Scotland (partially found footage of international football match; 1947)]]
*[[England 1-3 Scotland (partially found footage of international football match; 1949)]] 
*[[England 2-0 Italy (partially found footage of international football match; 1949)]] 
*[[England 3-0 France (partially found footage of international football match; 1947)]] 
*[[England 3-0 Rest of Europe (partially found footage of international football match; 1938)]]
*[[England 6-0 Switzerland (partially found footage of international football match; 1948)]] 
*[[Falkirk 3-2 Newcastle United (lost footage of football match; 1953)]] 
*[[FIFA Soccer 2002 (lost build of cancelled Game Boy Advance port of football game; existence unconfirmed; 2001-2002)]] 
*[[Hallo! Bundesliga (lost GolTV series; mid 2000s-mid 2010s)]] 
*[[Juventus 1-7 A.C. Milan (partially found footage of Serie A football match; 1950)]]
*[[Manchester United Championship Soccer (lost build of Sega Mega Drive port of football game; 1995)]]
*[[Real Madrid 1-0 Barcelona (partially found footage of El Clásico La Liga football match; 1959)]]
*[[Real Madrid 3-0 Racing Santander (lost footage of La Liga football match; 1954)]]
*[[San Lorenzo de Almagro 1-1 River Plate (lost footage of Argentine Primera División football match; 1951)]] 
*[[Scottish Universities 1-1 English Universities (lost footage of international football match; 1952)]] 
*[[Serbia vs Albania (found footage of abandoned UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying match; 2014)]] 
*[[United! (lost British soap opera; 1965-1967)]]
*[[Walthamstow Avenue 0-2 Queen's Park (lost footage of friendly football match; 1951)]]
*[[West Ham United 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur (partially found footage of FA Cup match; 1956)]]

==References== 
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