Photography by Derek Smith

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Kevan Hurst cuts inside to try and find room to shoot.

Neil MacKenzie's shot was well saved by Glennon.

Iron substitute Matt Sparrow plays the ball across the midfield.

Jermaine Beckford can't keep the ball down following Glennon's handling error.

Jim Goodwin breaks into the Town area.

Billy Sharp prepares to strike for goal....

....and having converted, starts the celebrations, only to find them cut short by the lineman's flag.

Kevan Hurst fires a fine shot at goal that Glennon can only parry....

....and Sharp is on hand to steer the ball home and give the Iron the lead.

Sharp celebrates again, this time the goal stands....

....and the whole squad join the celebrations.

The fans go wild as the dream of Championship football is close to being realised.

Kevan Hurst keeps the play moving forward.

Having converted from the penalty spot, Billy Sharp shows who is number 1.

Matt Sparrow in aerial battle with Ahmed.

The final whistle brought scenes of great celebration to Glanford Park and Billy Sharp was just one of the players hoisted high by the adoring fans.

A delighted Nigel Adkins conducts a chorus of "Who needs Mourinho? We've got our physio".

The celebrations seem destined to be long and enjoyable.

Iron skipper Andy Crosby leads the cheering.

The players join in a chorus of "We're going up".

United chairman Steve Wharton acknowledges the crowd as they sing "There's only one Steve Wharton".

The players lead a chant of "We're going up - as champions".

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