A LAST-GASP James Sharp header clinched a play-off spot for Hartlepool United at Kidderminster.

Sharp's 87th minute flicked header from Paul Stephenson's curling free kick beat home keeper Tim Clarke and as it rolled into the net with it arrived a place in the end of season shake-up.

Last season Pool play-off place came with a win on the final day of the season - now Pool take on Cardiff at Victoria Park on Saturday hoping to keep fourth place and possible automatic promotion.

Pool keeper Anthony Williams saved a penalty in the first half but Pool had the better chances with Anth Lormor and Tommy Miller both going close before the break.

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