On an explosive day for English football, Hednesford Town secured promotion to the seventh tier following their spectacular 2-0 victory over Congleton Town at Keys Park on Saturday.
The Pitmen secured the win after strikes from Jake Jervis and Jack Bearne hit the net, with the team facing a decent opposition from Congleton all throughout the match.
A total of 4,701 supporters sat on the edge of their seats as the afternoon game kicked off, with the ground recording a record attendance, thrashing their previous record of 4,412 when Hednesford Town faced FC United of Manchester in 2013.
While for some the monumental day was nothing but tears and sadness, for many it was a day of celebration, with thousands of smiling faces and roaring cheers being seen and heard in the stands over the 90-minute play-off.
See our 21 images showing the emotions - and the ups and downs - that fans and players faced during the day:
These lovely Hednesford Town fans couldn't wait for the match to get started. Credit: Steve LeathDominic McHale and the rest of the Hednesford side faced a hard opposition with Congleton Town, however, they still secured a 2-0 win. Credit: Steve LeathThis lad was rocking the merchandise as Hednesford Town dominated the match. Credit: Steve LeathThere was plenty of drama during the match. Credit: Steve LeathThis lad had plenty of flags as he cheered Hednesford Town to victory. Credit: Steve LeathHednesford's Jake Jervis went head for head with Congelton's Peter Williams. Credit: Steve LeathPlenty of fans were smiling as Hednesford breezed their way to a 2-0 victory. Credit: Steve LeathJake Jervis scored a winning penalty after being bought down by Congleton keeper Dominic McHale. Credit: Steve LeathYoung supporters, Amelia Murdoch, aged 8, and Emilee, aged 9, loved the match! Credit: Jim Wall. Fans took every chance they could get to get a selfie with the players. Credit: Steve LeathPlayers were wrapped up warm as they prepared for the big win. Credit: Jim Wall.Even Pitman Pete got involved in the celebrating crowd, with the loved character leading the chants and cheersReece and niece Daisy Astbury (6) (pic Jim Wall)Hednesford Town FC secured the promotion following the monumental win. Credit: Steve LeathThe team couldn't be happier. Credit: Steve LeathA great amount of respect was shown by both sides during and after the match. Credit: Steve LeathPlayers took every chance they could get to mix with the fans. Credit: Steve LeathPlayers hugged their families as they celebrated their well earned victory. Credit: Steve Leath7-year-old Siena D’Angelo and her mother cheered on their team all through the match. Credit: Jim WallPlayers signed shirts and took pictures with their loyal fans. Credit: Steve LeathWell done Hednesford Town! Credit: Steve Leath
