Torquay United have secured their place in the promotion final after a 4-2 victory against Dorking Wanderers at Plainmoor on 2 May 2026. This win marks a significant step forward for the club, which finished the regular season in third place, following last year’s defeat at the semi-final stage.
The match saw a strong performance from the home side in front of 4,800 spectators. Deon Moore, who was the first signing made by manager Jimmy Ball following his appointment in March 2026, scored twice in the 22nd and 59th minutes. Jordan Young, returning to the squad after an injury, also contributed two goals in the 31st and 78th minutes to help secure the result.
The club has experienced a period of transition this year, including a managerial change that saw Jimmy Ball take over after Paul Wotton was sacked. The team had previously been under the interim guidance of football advisor Neil Warnock. This season’s success follows the club’s formal exit from administration in April 2025, a process managed by the Bryn Consortium, a group of local business owners that now holds ownership of the team alongside the Torquay United Supporters’ Trust.
Torquay United will now travel to face Hornchurch in the promotion final on 9 May 2026. Hornchurch advanced to the final after a 2-0 victory over Weston-super-Mare. The upcoming match will determine which team earns promotion from the National League South.
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