Blackpool fans celebrate promotion to the Championship
It's after a 2-1 victory over Lincoln City in the League One play-off final at Wembley.
Last updated 31st May 2021
Blackpool fans are celebrating the club's promotion to the Championship, after the Seasiders beat Lincoln City 2-1 in the League One play-off final at Wembley.
Kenny Dougall sent Blackpool back to the Sky Bet Championship for the first time since 2015 with both goals in a 2-1 win over Lincoln in the League One play-off final at Wembley.
The Australian scored either side of half-time to ensure the Seasiders recovered from conceding the earliest ever goal in the third-tier play-off final when Ollie Turton put through his own net after just 48 seconds.
Neil Critchley's men were worthy of their win and are back in the second tier after a six-year absence, where they also dropped down to League Two.
It comes after a strong end to the regular campaign, finishing third after being in the bottom four following a disappointing start to the season.
"Up the mighty Pool"
4,000 Blackpool fans were allowed into Wembley to watch the match, as part of the Government's latest easing of coronavirus restrictions.
They told us:
"I think this is where we belong, in the Championship. Of all the play-off promotions, this is my favourite, because of how tough it's been the last few years.
"Same time next season, book your tickets, we'll be here again. I would like to think we'll be getting another promotion. I'm really happy, didn't think it was going to happen."
"I'm feeling absolutely fantastic. Up the mighty Pool. Bring on Preston!"
"Super Kenny Dougall"
Fans were "thrilled" with Kenny Dougall, who scored both goals for Blackpool.
They said:"Two goals from Kenny Dougall. Fantastic, just so so delighted. He took both of his goals really really well. We're just absolutely thrilled."
"He is the best player that's come to us for a long long time. I just want to snog him."