Ipswich Town returned to the Premier League at the first time of asking as a 3-0 victory over Queen's Park Rangers on the final day of the regular Championship season on Saturday ensured they took the second automatic promotion slot.
Needing a victory to make absolutely certain of finishing as runners-up to Coventry City, early goals by George Hirst and Jaden Philogene settled any nerves at Portman Road.
The celebrations had already started by the time Kasey McAteer wrapped up the points late on.
Millwall and Middlesbrough also went into the final day with automatic promotion hopes if Ipswich slipped up.
Millwall beat relegated Oxford United 2-0 to secure third place while Middlesbrough drew 2-2 at Wrexham - a result that meant the Welsh side missed out on the final play-off place and will spend a second season in the second tier.
Hull City's 2-1 victory over Norwich City mean they finished above Wrexham in sixth place.
Championship promotion battle latest
Hull hold on to muscle their way into the play-off party!
Full-time and a pitch invasion, straight back into the top flight.
It’s also all over for Wrexham...
unless Norwich score at Derby!
It’s all over at Millwall, they will finish third after beating Oxford 2-0.
91min: But it’s all Norwich at Hull, and we are into six added minutes!
93min: Wave after wave from Wrexham, but they are running out of time.
91min: We are into FIVE added minutes at Wrexham.
Hull still lead 2-1 and are about two minutes away from added time.
86min: Was that Wrexham’s chance?!
Windass blazes over from the edge of the area with the goal gaping!
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