Conor Shaughnessy struck late on as Portsmouth secured the League One title and promotion to the Championship with a 3-2 win over Barnsley. Pompey knew one point would return them to the second tier following a 12-year absence, but they were up against it after Devante Cole and John McAtee scored for the play-off chasing Tykes either side of Kusini Yengi’s equaliser. However, the hosts got the job done courtesy of Colby Bishop’s 83rd-minute penalty and Shaughnessy’s last-gasp effort.
The victory led to scenes of joy from delighted and relieved fans, many of whom stormed the pitch in celebration at the final whistle.
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Pure passion from delighted fansPicture: Sarah Standing (160424-597) Photo: Sarah Standing
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Delighted fansPicture: Sarah Standing (160424-7676) Photo: Sarah Standing
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Fans celebrate Pompey's victoryPicture: Sarah Standing (160424-7664) Photo: Sarah Standing
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Fans celebrate at Fratton Park after a nail biting game which secured victoryPicture: Sarah Standing (160424-7645) Photo: Sarah Standing