The Scorpions fought to score a 2-1 win against Swan Hill.

The victory has kept Epsom in the running to take out the championship, which will come down to this Sunday’s decider against Strathdale at Beischer Park.

It won’t be easy for the Scorpions, with the team needing to defeat Strathdale by three goals or more to win this year’s competition.

Epsom was put on the back foot early by Swan Hill when the visitors took an early lead as Kevin Feerick looped a header over Epsom goalkeeper Liam Jukes.

Swan Hill’s Andrew Cowland, Matt Smith, Ahmad Al-Hasani and goalkeeper Paul Lewin worked hard in defence to keep Epsom goalless in the first half.

Epsom hit form in the second half, with Leigh Merchant providing the spark the Scorpions needed to stay in the match, scoring Epsom’s first goal with only 20 minutes left in the match.

With the Scorpions’ season on the line, the home team was dealt a stroke of luck when a cross struck the hand of a Swans player in the penalty area with less than a minute in the game.

Epsom’s captain Aaron Baker made no mistake, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way to clinch a 2-1 victory.

Strathdale increased its championship hopes with a dominant 4-0 win against Castlemaine at Chewton.

The Blues’ big win could be the difference in this Sunday’s decider as the four-goal win stretched the goal difference between the competition’s top two.

Strathdale striker Fergus Rawluk continued his top form, scoring two goals, while Scott Linford and Aaron Mertons scored a goal each.

The Moama Border Raiders are set to secure their highest ladder finish following a 2-0 win against Spring Gully.

Moama will finish no lower than fourth place this season, and can finish as high as third place if it defeats Golden City next weekend.

Young striker Bryn Barnes-Webb was again among the scoring for his side, while Harrison Ennis was best afield.

Colts United fought for a 1-0 victory against Golden City at Strathfieldsaye.

United’s best included youngsters Jacob Moon and Lachy Miller.