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.
Our photographer Sarah Standing captured these images:
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Huge celebrations at Fratton ParkPicture: Sarah Standing (160424-7584) Photo: Sarah Standing
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The anxious last few minutes of the matchPicture: Sarah Standing (160424-7541) Photo: Sarah Standing
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Fans invaded the pitch after the full time whistlePicture: Sarah Standing (160424-753) Photo: Sarah Standing
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Celebrations in the standsPicture: Sarah Standing (160424-7450) Photo: Sarah Standing