'We're going up!': 21 fantastic photos showing promoted Hednesford Town's win over Congleton Town

Nearly 5,000 spectators turned up at Keys Park to watch Hednesford Town's 2-0 win over Congleton Town, meaning promotion for the home side.

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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.

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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 Leath

Dominic McHale and the rest of the Hednesford side were largely unnopposed for the majority of the match — Dominic 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 Leath

This lad was rocking the merchandise as Hednesford Town dominated the match. Credit: Steve Leath

There was plenty of drama during the match. Credit: Steve Leath

This lad had plenty of flags as he cheared Hednesford Town to victory — This lad had plenty of flags as he cheered Hednesford Town to victory. Credit: Steve Leath

Hednesford's Jake Jervis went head for head with Congelton's Peter Williams. Credit: Steve Leath

Plenty of fans were smiling as Hednesford breezed their way to a 2-0 victory. Credit: Steve Leath

Hednesford celebrate — Jake Jervis scored a winning penalty after being bought down by Congleton keeper Dominic McHale. Credit: Steve Leath

Young supporters, Amanda Murdock, aged 8, and Emily, aged 9, loved the match! Credit: Jim Wall. — Young 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 Leath

Players 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 cheers

Reece Astbury and his daughter, Daisy, aged 9, loved the match. Credit: Jim Wall

Hednesford Town FC secured the promotion following the monumental win. Credit: Steve Leath

The team couldn't be happier. Credit: Steve Leath

A great amount of respect was shown by both sides during and after the match. Credit: Steve Leath

Players took every chance they could get to mix with the fans. Credit: Steve Leath

Players hugged their families as they celebrated their well earned victory. Credit: Steve Leath

7-year-old Siena D’Angelo and her mother cheered on their team all through the match. Credit: Jim Wall

Players signed shirts and took pictures with their loyal fans. Credit: Steve Leath

Well don Hednesford Town! — Well done Hednesford Town! Credit: Steve Leath