Hereford celebrated promotion to League One with a 2-0 victory in front of their biggest crowd of the season.

First-half strikes from Ben Smith and Theo Robinson atoned for the 2-1 defeat at Blundell Park earlier in the season.

Kris Taylor's pass set up Smith, who drove under the diving body of Mariners goalkeeper Phil Barnes before Robinson latched onto another Taylor pass.

Hereford goalkeeper Ryan Esson had a debut to remember with fine saves to deny Danny Boshell and Danny North.

Hereford: Esson, McClenahan (Broadhurst 79), Beckwith (McCombe 84), Collins, Threlfall, Johnson, Smith, Diagouraga, Taylor, Guinan (Benjamin 64), Robinson.
Subs Not Used: Rose, Gwynne.

Goals: Smith 36, Robinson 42.

Grimsby: Barnes, Clarke, Bennett, Atkinson, Newey, Till (Taylor 57), Bolland, Boshell, Hegarty, Jarman (Butler 46), North (Bird 46).
Subs Not Used: Montgomery, Bore.

Booked: Hegarty.

Att: 6,020

Ref: Neil Swarbrick (Lancashire).