Billy Kee fires Accrington into League One

Posted Wednesday, April 18, 2018 by PA

Accrington clinched promotion into Sky Bet League One for the first time in their history with a 2-0 win over Yeovil.

The Reds played in the third tier between 1958-60 when the league was restructured but have never won promotion into League One.

A Billy Kee double against Yeovil secured a historic win for John Coleman’s side after a stunning second half of the season which has seen them go on a 14-game unbeaten run – winning 12 of them.

Yeovil started the stronger at a packed Wham Stadium with Stanley keeper Aaron Chapman denying Rhys Browne.

But two goals in two minutes from Kee secured the three points which took them over the line.

The striker headed home Sean McConville’s corner from close range to put Stanley ahead after 26 minutes.

And two minutes later Kee was in the right place at the right time after Jordan Clark’s initial shot had been pushed out by Jon Maddison.

It was Kee’s 25th goal of a memorable season, after he was voted SkyBet League Two Player of the Year at the EFL Awards on Sunday night.

Stanley could have increased their lead after the break as 15-goal striker Kayden Jackson saw his strike cleared off the line, McConville hit the bar with a stunning chip and Kee was denied a hat-trick by a number of strong saves from Maddison.

Yeovil still need a point to guarantee League Two football next season.