AFC Telford United player ratings: Bucks sparkle in special play-off success
AFC Telford United earned promotion to National League North in style on a sensational play-off final day in Kettering.
Bucks reporter Dan Stacey rates the performances in Kevin Wilkin's side as the visitors twice roared back in the second half to win 4-2.
Brandon Hall
Left with no chance for both Kettering goals on an otherwise quiet afternoon. His ‘injury’ breaks frustrated the home supporters. 6
Jahdhan Fridye-Harper
Recovered well after a first half booking to score his first Bucks goal in sensational fashion. Charged up and down the right flank all afternoon. 8
Orrin Pendley
Bagged his third goal in three games from close range to set Telford on their way. Back to his best defensively too, on the whole. 8
Oliver Cawthorne
Tested physically by Ranger, but stood up well. A calm head amongst the chaos throughout the game. 7
Jordan Cranston
Not quite as deadly from set pieces as usual, though corner led to Pendley goal. A steady performance. Will feel he could have done more to prevent both goals. 6
Luke Rowe
Captain fantastic. Remains unbeaten since returning in February, and led by example on and off the ball. A crucial part of Telford’s present and future. 7
Jordan Piggott
Ran his blood to water as always, but added a quality finish to draw the Bucks level at 2-2. Mr Telford United turned up when it mattered most. 9
Jimmy Armson
Had looked bright before an injury before half time ended his afternoon early. His team-mates were on hand to give him the best possible pain relief. 6
Byron Moore
Spurned an early opportunity to give Telford the lead and then struggled to get going. At 37 years old this may well be his final promotion. 6
Matty Stenson
Was not able to get his name on the scoresheet, but laid on Telford’s first two goals - the second with an outrageous outside-of-the-boot pass. 7
Dylan Allen-Hadley
Like Moore on the other flank was unable to make much impact on a difficult pitch, but worked hard against the ball as always. 6
Substitutes:
Remi Walker
Called into action earlier than expected, but kept things ticking over in the engine room. 6
Rhys Hilton
Added the cherry on the cake with Telford’s fourth goal, which put the result beyond doubt. 7
Sam Whittall
Time wasting sub deep into injury time. n/a
Subs not used: Brown, Hawkins.





