Football League: Portsmouth win promotion to Championship and title

16/04/2024 23:44

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Late goals from Colby Bishop and Conor Shaughnessy confirmed Portsmouth's return to the Championship after a 12-year absence. John Mousinho's side twice hit back from behind to beat playoff hopefuls Barnsley 3-2 and ensure they will finish the season as champions, sparking celebrations at Fratton Park.

Portsmouth seemed likely be frustrated in their search for the single point they needed in order to make certain of promotion when Devante Cole gave Barnsley an early lead then John McAtee restored the visitors' advantage after Kusini Yengi's equaliser. But Bishop levelled from the penalty spot in the 83rd minute and Shaughnessy headed in from a corner six minutes later to put the seal on Portsmouth's promotion party.