North Ferriby United will have to win promotion through the play-offs after AFC Telford held their nerve to clinch the Conference North title.
Ferriby's 1-1 draw with Brackley was not enough to catch Telford, who beat Gainsborough 3-0.
The Villagers went into the game a point behind Telford and when Danny Clarke gave them the lead after 18 minutes, they briefly topped the real-time table.
Telford soon took control against Gainsborough, however, and Brackley's late equaliser at Ferriby made no difference to the finishing positions.
The Villagers will now face Guiseley in the play-offs, with the first leg away from home on Wednesday before the second leg next Saturday at the Eon Visual Media Stadium.
Guiseley won both league encounters this season against the Villagers, who are playing in the Conference North for the first time having been promoted last year.
Should they make it through to the play-off final on May 10, Ferriby will play at home as reward for finishing second in the league.
Rather than be disappointed at missing out on the title, Ferriby manager Billy Heath says he couldn't be prouder of his players.
"I told them before the game and after the game how proud I was of them," said Heath.
"We started the season with the remit of staying in the league, so to finish second is a terrific achievement.
"We've struggled with injuries recently and not played well the last month or so, but we'll go into the play-offs confident."
