Bees make league return

By Simon Fudge.   Last Updated: January 1, 1970 1:00am

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Barnet will return to The Football League next season after securing the Conference title on Saturday.

The Hertfordshire-based outfit will see league action for the first time in four years after a 3-1 home win over ten-man Halifax Town at Underhill Stadium.

Despite going behind to early strike from Lewis Killeen, Paul Fairclough's side drew level through Ben Strevens ten minutes before the break.

Simon King gave The Bees the lead three minutes after half time before Halifax had John Grant sent off for foul and abusive language on the hour mark.

Giuliano Grazioli scored Barnet's third with a fine low drive from the edge of the box to set up the jubilant celebrations around Underhill on the final whistle.