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Latest promotions and relegations in English football – 23rd April 2022

In this article, we take a look at the latest promotions and relegations in English football with the season’s end nearing ever closer.

It was a very busy Saturday afternoon with a number of teams going up and down, many celebrating jubilantly and others shedding a tear or two.

Fulham couldn’t secure the title despite goal number 41 from Aleksandar Mitrovic against second place Bournemouth.

The Serbia international is now one goal off the post-war record for the second tier set by Guy Whittingham.

However Solanke scored a Cherries equaliser in the 98th minute to stop them from having the ‘C’ next to their name… for now at least.

Peterborough United were relegated from the Championship, joining Barnsley and Derby County in going down to League One.

The Posh knew that they would be relegated if they fail to better Reading’s result at Hull, something they couldn’t do.

Peterborough lost 1-0 at home to Nottingham Forest whilst Hull beat Reading 2-0.

Championship full-time headlines (via BBC Sport)

– Peterborough are relegated back to League One as they fall to a defeat by promotion-chasing Nottingham Forest.

–  Dominic Solanke scores a last-minute penalty for second-placed Bournemouth to give them a 1-1 draw with Fulham and deny the Whites the title.

– Sheffield United claim a narrow win over Cardiff City to stay in sixth place, as Millwall and Middlesbrough draw at Birmingham and Swansea respectively.

– Already-relegated Derby fall to a 3-1 home defeat by Bristol City and Hull beat struggling Reading 3-0.

–  West Brom draw 0-0 with Coventry as Karlan Grant sees a last-minute penalty saved by Sky Blues goalkeeper Ben Wilson.

In League One, Wigan knew they would be promoted if they beat Plymouth, however they could only draw 1-1.

Luke Jephcott gave Plymouth the lead in the 63rd minute before Jack Whatmough got the leveller nearly 10 minutes later.

Doncaster are effectively relegated despite getting a 2-0 win over Burton, but it isn’t enough to keep them up with results going against them and Donny need to close a 25 goal difference on the last day of the season.

AFC Wimbledon are another team could have been relegated today, however they picked up a draw, though it isn’t all good news as Joe Garner getting an equaliser for opponents Fleetwood leaves the Dons on the brink of their first ever relegation.

League One full-time headlines (via BBC Sport)

–  Wigan miss the chance to secure promotion as they are held to a 1-1 draw at home to Plymouth and second-placed Rotherham and third-placed MK Dons pick up wins at home to Oxford and Morecambe respectively.

–  Doncaster are all-but relegated despite a 2-0 victory over Burton as Fleetwood draw 1-1 with fellow relegation rivals Wimbledon.

–  Sunderland move up to fourth with an emphatic 5-1 at home to Cambridge.

– Sheffield Wednesday slip out of the play-off places after suffering a 1-0 defeat at fellow play-off chasers Wycombe.

–  Gillingham drop into the bottom four with after a 3-1 defeat at Portsmouth.

– Accrington and Charlton both pick up 2-0 home wins over Lincoln and Shrewsbury respectively.

– Bolton pick up three points on the road with a 2-1 victory over Cheltenham.

– Already-relegated Crewe hold Ipswich to a 1-1 draw.

In League Two, Forest Green needed just one point at Bristol Rovers to be promoted, and that they got, with a 0-0 draw.

Meanwhile it’s dismal scenes at Oldham Athletic, who were losing 2-1 at home to Salford City and that wasn’t helped with Stevenage winning 2-0 against Tranmere and Barrow getting a 1-0 win against Sutton United.

Angry Oldham fans suspended the game, running onto the pitch in protest towards their owners, some sat in the centre circle with stoppage already in play due to an injury. 

Confusion reigned with the game said to be abandoned, however all the fans left the ground and by 6pm, an announcement was made that the game would restart from where they left off. The game finished 2-1 and Oldham were relegated.

The Latics have had to endure plenty of off-field problems this season including fan protests, holding up fake coffins, and throwing tennis balls.

Oldham unfortunately look set to make history becoming the first side ever to play in the Premier League, since its formation in 1992, and then be subsequently relegated into non league.

 

League Two full-time headlines (via BBC Sport)

–  Forest Green are promoted to League One for the first time in their history following a 0-0 draw at promotion-chasing Bristol Rovers.

–  A pitch invasion at Boundary Park sees the game between Oldham and Salford suspended before restarting. The Latics lost 2-1 and face relegation to the National League when fans entered the pitch with around 10 minutes of the game remaining.

– Barrow and Stevenage pick up victories over Sutton and Tranmere respectively to all but secure League Two football next season.

– Exeter are one win away from promotion after a 2-0 win over Rochdale.

–  Northampton move into the final automatic promotion place with a 4-2 victory at Leyton Orient as Port Vale lose 2-0 at Walsall.

– Mansfield move up to sixth after a 2-0 win over Crawley.

– Swindon keep their play-off hopes alive with a 3-0 win at Hartlepool.

– Bradford beat already relegated Scunthorpe 2-1 at the Valley Parade.

– Harrogate pick up a 3-0 win over Carlisle to move above the Cumbrians in the process.

NON LEAGUE UPS AND DOWNS

Buxton are champions of the Northern Premier League – Premier Division despite losing 1-0 at Stalybridge Celtic. Second place South Shields also lost 1-0 at Grantham Town. Those in the playoffs are – South Shields, Scarborough, Matlock and Warrington. Basford United finish 20th, Witton and Grantham end the season as the bottom two.

We already knew that Worthing are champions of the Isthmian League – Premier Division. Second place South Shields also lost 1-0 at Grantham Town. Those in the playoffs are – Bishop’s Stortford, Enfield Town, Hornchurch and Cheshunt. Leatherhead finish 20th, East Thurrock and Merstham end the season as the bottom two.

We already knew that Banbury United are champions of the Southern League – Premier Central. Those in the playoffs are – Peterborough Sports, Coalville, Rushall Olympic and Alvechurch with AFC Rushden & Diamonds just missing out. Barwell finish 19th, while Biggleswade Town and Lowestoft are relegated.

Taunton Town are champions of the Southern League – Premier South after 2-1 at home to Farnborough. Hayes and Yeading drew 2-2 away at Hartley Wintney. Those in the playoffs are – Hayes & Yeading, Farnborough, Met Police and Weston-super-Mare. King’s Langley finish 20th, Merthyr and Wimborne end the season as the bottom two.

Liversedge are Northern Premier League – East Division champions after winning 2-0 away to Worksop while second place Marske drew 1-1 against Ossett. Those in the playoffs are – Marske, Cleethorpes, Stockton and Shildon. Sheffield won 2-1, so end the season in 17th, with Frickley (drew 2-2) and Pickering in the bottom two.

Champions of the Northern Premier League – West Division are Warrington Rylands, while in the playoffs are Workington, Leek, Runcorn and Marine.

Ilkeston are Northern Premier League – Midlands Division title winners after winning 2-1 at Wisbech. Stamford, Halesowen, Chasetown and Belper are in the playoffs. Wisbech and Soham are relegated, Histon finished 18th.

Aveley are champions of the Isthmian League – North Division. Canvey Island, Brentwood, Stowmarket and Felixstowe & Walton end the season in the playoffs. Romford and barking are relegated with Witham in 18th.

Isthmian League – South Central Division champions are Bracknell Town, while in the playoffs are Chertsey, Bedfont Sports, Hanwell Town and Basingstoke. Staines are relegated and Chalfont St Peter finish 18th.

Hastings United are Isthmian League – South East Division champions, Ashford United, Herne Bay, Haywards Heath and Cray Valley PM make the playoffs. Whitstable and Phoenix Sports are relegated with Lancing 18th.

Southern League – Central Division champions are Bedford Town, while Berkhampsted, AFC Dunstable, Ware and North Leigh make the playoffs. Colney Heath and Wantage already relegated, with Kempston finishing 18th.

Southern League – South Division champs are Plymouth Parkway, playoffs are Frome, Cirencester, Winchester and Bristol Manor Farm. Barnstaple and Mangotsfield are relegated. Cinderford finished 17th.

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