Photography by Derek Smith

Matt Sparrow breaks forward from midfield.

Peter Beagrie strikes at goal.

Keogh holds the ball up in front of Richard Butcher.

The Oldham defence race back to chase down Cleveland Taylor.

Andy Keogh shoots straight at Lee Grant from Taylor's cross.

Marcus Williams crosses the ball into the area.

Beagrie twists and turns his way past the Oldham defence.

Keogh's shot can only find the side netting.

Lee Ridley is challenged by Chris Taylor.

Billy Sharp chases down the ball.

Andy Keogh keeps the ball in play.

Steve Torpey and Billy Sharp concern the Oldham defence.

Steve Torpey flicks on Lee Ridley's cross....

....and Sharp strikes home his 24th goal of the season.

Sharp is congratulated by his team mates.

Billy Sharp tries to force a late winner.

The vocal Iron following applaud their team at the final whistle.

The players thank the fans for their support.

Andy Crosby passes his boots to a lucky fan.

....and Cleveland Taylor follows suit.

The fans applaud the players off the pitch marking the Iron's highest finishing position for over 40 years.