Barnet (2) - Torquay United (3)

The final game of the 2000/2001 season was Torquay United away at Barnet. Before the start of the game Barnet wre bottom of the Third Division, and one point ahead of them was Torquay United. The Gulls needed to avoid defeat to keep their League status, Barnet needed to win. The day before the game, Barnet had celebrated 10 years since winning promotion to the Football League, and it was to be the last ever game at their Underhill stadium - famous for its sloping pitch.
Playing down the slope, and with a strong wind behind them, goals from Jason Rees, Kevin Hill and David Graham gave the Gulls a 3-0 half-time and goalkeeper Stuart Jones has saved a penalty. Despite a fierce second-half comeback the Gulls won 3-2 and ensure League football for another season. The attendance (5,523) contained over 2,000 Gulls fans, with a further 350 locked outside unable to watch the match.

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• Torquay
• United
• Barnet

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