Brett Ormerod's first-half winner ensured a fairytale victory for Blackpool as they beat Cardiff 3-2 in the Championship play-off final to secure the most lucrative promotion in the history of English football.
The Lancashire outfit have been out of the top flight since 1971 but they showed remarkable character to twice come from behind to lead 3-2 at the break and clinch a place in the Premier League estimated to be worth £90 million.
Ormerod's 13th goal of the season - undoubtedly the most important strike of the 33-year-old's long career - gave the Seasiders an advantage they did not surrender.
And it ensured the Blackpool supporters - who made one half of Wembley a sea of brilliant orange - were in ecstasy at the final whistle while Cardiff boss Dave Jones and his players were left devastated.
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