It’s been a busy Tuesday night with Mansfield promoted, Portsmouth and Stockport crowned champions, and Forest Green relegated.
Coming into the evening’s matches, we knew that Portsmouth’s next opportunity to win promotion for League One would be when they host Barnsley at Fratton Park, with a point enough to confirm they’d go up. A win would secure the title.
Fleetwood would go down from League One if results didn’t go their way.
Stockport would clinch the League Two title away at Notts County after winning promotion at the weekend.
And just one more win would see Mansfield join Stockport and Wrexham in League One, with MK Dons and Barrow the only teams able to catch the Stags.
Forest Green would also go down if results didn’t go their way.
HOW DID IT PLAY OUT?
GOAL: Mansfield 1-0 Accrington
George Maris (2 mins)
GOAL: Colchester 1-0 Grimsby
Tom Hopper (5 mins) – A chipped finish with the Grimsby goalkeeper off his line with Danny Cowley’s side going four points clear of the League Two drop zone.
GOAL: Portsmouth 0-1 Barnsley
Devante Cole (6 mins) – Barry Cotter sent in a cross from the right and Devante Cole reacted quickest to poke past Will Norris in the Pompey goal.
GOAL: Portsmouth 1-1 Barnsley
Kusini Yengi (9 mins) – Marlon Pack linked up with Abu Kamara on the right, and the ball met Anjorin in the box, his effort was deflected into the path of Kusini Yengi who smashed home the equaliser.
GOAL: Bolton 0-1 Shrewsbury
Daniel Udoh (21 mins) – Tom Bloxham made his way down the right, crossed to find Daniel Udoh to put into the back of the net.
GOAL: Notts County 0-1 Stockport
Paddy Madden (26 mins)
GOAL: Notts County 0-2 Stockport
Paddy Madden (33 mins) – buried his spot kick to extend the league leaders advantage at Meadow Lane.
GOAL: Bolton 1-1 Shrewsbury
Cameron Jerome (40 mins) – A corner wasn’t dealt with, ball fell to Cameron Jerome inside the six-yard box and made no mistake to level the scoreline.
GOAL: Notts County 0-3 Stockport
Paddy Madden (40 mins) – Antoni Sarcevic put the ball in from the right wing and Madden completes his hat-trick.
GOAL: Bolton 1-2 Shrewsbury
Jordan Shipley (43 mins)
GOAL: Burton 1-0 Cheltenham
Steve Seddon (45+4 mins)
GOAL: Notts County 0-4 Stockport
Antoni Sarcevic (50 mins) – Cut inside neatly and smashed it into the far corner to make it 4-0.
GOAL: Burton 1-1 Cheltenham
Matt Taylor (51 mins)
GOAL: Portsmouth 1-2 Barnsley
John McAtee (59 mins) – Pompey still up as things stood though with Bolton losing.
GOAL: Mansfield 2-0 Accrington
Stephen Quinn (63 mins)
GOAL: Notts County 1-4 Stockport
Macaulay Langstaff (61 mins)
GOAL: Notts County 2-4 Stockport
Dan Crowley (63 mins)
GOAL: Bolton 2-2 Shrewsbury
Paris Maghoma (71 mins)
MISSED PENALTY
Notts County 2-4 Stockport – Louie Barry’s penalty hit the post, the ball then along the goal line, and went out.
GOAL: Burton 1-2 Cheltenham
Curtis Davies (71 mins) – A big goal and Cheltenham kept themselves alive.
With 10 minutes left on the clock, Fleetwood miss a second penalty against Peterborough. Promise Omochere saw his saved by Jed Steer in the first half and then Bosun Lawal attempted to score his, but it was again saved with ease, although the the ball wasn’t struck well or with confidence by Lawal.
GOAL: Colchester 2-0 Grimsby
John Akinde (77 mins)
GOAL: Mansfield 2-1 Accrington
Tommy Leigh (85 mins)
GOAL: Portsmouth 2-2 Barnsley
Colby Bishop (83 mins, pen) – Smashed home by the right boot of Colby Bishop into the bottom left corner. Fratton Park goes wild. They’re minutes away from the Championship.
GOAL: Notts County 2-5 Stockport
Ethan Pye (84 mins)
GOAL: Portsmouth 3-2 Barnsley
Conor Shaughnessy (89 mins)
RED CARD FOR COLCHESTER
Tom Dallison (90+6 mins)
Colchester go four points clear of the relegation zone with a 2-0 win over Grimsby, but League Two’s bottom side Forest Green are now eight points from safety with just two matches to go.
That means they are relegated to the National League.
Despite the defeat for Grimsby, they are six points clear and can make sure of their place in League Two for next season on Saturday.
LEAGUE ONE ROUND-UP
– Portsmouth, who have been promoted, secured the League One championship title with a 3-2 victory over Barnsley at home.
– Meanwhile, Bolton, who are in third place, dropped points in their home match against Shrewsbury, putting them three points behind the top two teams.
– Peterborough, with a 4-1 win over Fleetwood, are still in contention for automatic promotion. However, Fleetwood, who are currently six points away from safety, suffered a setback.
– Cheltenham, with a crucial 2-1 away victory against relegation rivals Burton, find themselves two points inside the drop zone, but they have a game in hand on the Brewers.
– Port Vale’s hopes of staying in League One took a hit as they lost 2-1 at home to Wycombe, leaving them three points away from safety.
– Bristol Rovers, with a 1-0 home win against Cambridge, have given themselves a five-point cushion from the drop zone.
– Lincoln’s crucial 1-0 win against sixth-placed rivals Oxford puts them just two points away from the play-off spots.
LEAGUE TWO ROUND-UP
– Stockport clinched the title with a 5-2 victory over Notts County, with Paddy Madden scoring a hat-trick. Mansfield secured promotion to League One with a 2-1 win against Accrington at home.
– Forest Green’s relegation to the National League was confirmed as Colchester defeated Grimsby 2-0, putting them four points clear of the drop zone and eight points ahead of Steve Cotterill’s side.
– Crawley and Barrow played out a 1-1 draw, possibly a preview of the upcoming play-offs.
– Walsall emerged victorious with a 2-1 win over Swindon, putting them just one point away from the play-off spots.
π΅ After 12 years, Portsmouth are back in the Championship
pic.twitter.com/bnpA6X5sBJβ COPA90 (@Copa90) April 16, 2024
The moment Portsmouth were promoted to the Championship. π₯³π pic.twitter.com/95dqyT0ORW
β Football Tweet β½ξ¨ (@Football__Tweet) April 16, 2024
WATCH MOMENT POMPEY FANS CELEBRATING WINNING THE LEGUE ONE
Watch in 4K on my YT channel here: https://t.co/BIziWnLJYchttps://t.co/meNMkjmmWH pic.twitter.com/ijePyHTki5β MJ PHOTOGRAPHY (@MarcinJ_Photos) April 16, 2024
The moment the final whistle was blown at Mansfield Town tonight, sending #Stags all the way back up to League One for the first time in more than 20 years.
Nigel Cloughβs side sealed it with a 2-1 win over Accrington. pic.twitter.com/pW0ibQi3cA
β Notts TV (@Notts_TV) April 16, 2024
Scenes we will remember for the rest of our lives π
How did it feel, County fans?#StockportCounty pic.twitter.com/BGIPworbak
β Stockport (C)ounty (@StockportCounty) April 16, 2024
π A third league title in five years
π A first EFL title since 1966/67Stockport County. ππππ π£ππ’π‘π¦!#StockportCounty pic.twitter.com/UT0CDtPJxU
β Stockport County (@StockportCounty) April 16, 2024
Stockport County celebrating becoming League Two Champions away at Notts County tonight.
Great night for themπ
β Football Away Days (@AwayDays_) April 16, 2024
Twitter users reacted with Mansfield promoted, Portsmouth and Stockport crowned champions, and Forest Green relegated…
ON POMPEY:
@bracewellsboots: Congratulations from an Everton fan. May play each other next season π₯Ά your fans have gone through some turmoil over the years.
@greg_bostock: Well done Portsmouth! π fully deserved (barnsley fan) huge respect! Good luck next season
@acredman: What a team, what a season!!! @Pompey CHAMPIONS of League One and well-deserved!!!
@FTM1042: Congratulations to John, the players and everyone associated with Portsmouth. Absolutely delighted for every single Pompey fan you deserve this moment. Enjoy your night and I will see you all next season π congratulations πΎ
@MatthewHardiman: Still had my doubts even before today (more because of past sides going close) but can relax now. Love how this team never gives up, never accepts theyβre beaten and battles to the end of every game. Champions and deservedly so.
@Michael08366418: From a Bolton fan: After the dark days that youβve been through, Iβm buzzing for you! Iβve a soft spot for Pompey due to knowing several Pompey fans, via a good Pompey friend of mine & watching them win league 2 at Fratton in 2017! Shant on π» PUP.
@Jamie_WBA05: Absolutely buzzing for you guys, so glad to see Portsmouth on their way back always had a soft spot for Pompey, proper club! See you next season! WBA fan πππ
@WanderasLuke: Congratulations, Pompey. Tonight’s comeback shows why you are heading to the championship. That’s how you do it. Enjoy your hangovers π»
@PGards8: Well done Pompey you will be a welcome addition to the Championship. Will be down to see my friends in Southsea for the Pompey v PNE game.
@Grufallo: Derby fan. Congratulations. A long time in the wilderness. Richly deserved.
@Davo33_DCFC: Fair play , best team over the season. Congrats π π π hopefully see you soon ππ
@Dcfc1884I: Congratulations Pompey thoroughly deserved been top the whole way, just hope we join you either Saturday or following week
ON MANSFIELD:
@awdavies1: Congratulations from a Wxm fan, best three went up deservedly ππ»
@TLedge86: Congratulations! The three best teams going up.
@JimNotTim: I’ve been following the Stags from the US since the early 2000s. This is something I’ve been waiting for for a very long time. Congrats to all of you local supporters π¦ β¬οΈ
@DanBacon777:
After all the shit years of the Calver Cowboy, being locked out our own ground, the years in pit of despairβ¦
Weβve
Fucking
Done
It
League 1 baby
ππ
@maxnffc_: shouldβve gone up a few seasons back took their time but finally got what they deserve β€οΈ
@atreebyariver: Delighted for Nigel and his team, they’ve played some lovely stuff this season and thoroughly deserved this
@Dave_Wilko_1985: Stags are going up!! ππ What a season!!
@aj_mada: Tears in my fucking eyes. We are the mighty Stags and we are League One! ππ¦ππ
@Damon1993_: You love to see it (yes I have cried)
@mish_1974: Happy for Cloughie getting Mansfield promoted ππ» #stags #mansfield
@Brightonfan: Mansfield have finally not bottled it and are promoted. Congratulations!!!!! #Stags
ON STOCKPORT:
@GeorgeJonesWxm: Well done lads fully deserved π€ππΌ
@EfanJones16: Congrats. Credit where credits due fully deserved ππ€ Just glad you didnβt win it at our place in 10 days time.
@trevhewsongy: But I thought Wrexham had won it given the coverage theyβve had.
@sumsECFC: See you lads next season, huge congrats π
@quietisolation: Bloody love this club! Huge congratulations to all involved in this fantastic achievement. Champions!!!!!
@matt_johnson_89: Fair play, three titles in six seasons is some achievement!
@ChrisWi98306072: Congratulations from a Carlisle fan. Make sure you do well next season and we’ll hopefully see you the season after. Class fans, you deserve this π π
@CODEMCR: Congratulations County! A fantastically run club that deserves every success and a fan base that has been through the mill. Superb stuff lads πβͺοΈπ΅
@aled174: Congratulations. Weβll bring the guard of honour on the 27th, you bring the beers
@aidan_19923: Congratulations lads. Proper team of players who get it right in both boxes ππ»from Notts county fan
ON FOREST GREEN:
@Sbox02: Liquidation would be a good next step
@WayneMull82: Guess it wasn’t SUSTAINABLE boom boom πππππ
@cufc_HJF: Glad thats one away day I never wanted to do out of the way
@jackolesliepafc: They simply do not belong in the efl
@petehotchkiss: They can stick their veggies burgers up theirβ¦
@samyates_24: Good riddance.
@Skinnycatman12: Thank god we dont have to play them next season
@SeanMills6: May they never return π
@izzyperry2001: Couldnβt have happened to a nicer club
@goverryan76: From winning L2 to national league in 2 seasons π
@StephenRushton2: Can they drop out of the National League as well. Horrible club
@andy_cov93: Couldnβt have happened to a nicer owner
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