Football League: Portsmouth win promotion to Championship and title | Football League
Late targets from Colby Bishop and Conor Shaughnessy confirmed Portsmouth’s return to the Championship after a 12-year absence. John Mousinho’s facet twice hit again from behind to beat playoff hopefuls Barnsley 3-2 and guarantee they’ll end the season as champions, sparking celebrations at Fratton Park. Portsmouth appeared possible be annoyed of their seek for the only level they wanted in an effort to make sure of promotion when Devante Cole gave Barnsley an early lead then John McAtee restored the guests’ benefit after Kusini Yengi’s equaliser. However Bishop levelled from the penalty spot within the 83rd minute and Shaughnessy headed in from a nook six minutes later to place the seal on Portsmouth’s promotion celebration. Actually the late drama at Fratton Park had no bearing on the night time’s occasions attributable to third-placed Bolton being held 2-2 at residence by Shrewsbury. Mid-table Shrewsbury twice led via Daniel Udoh and Jordan Shipley, whereas Bolton responded via Cameron Jerome and Paris Maghoma, whose 71st minute leveller strikes them inside three factors of second-placed Derby. Peterborough confirmed their place within the playoffs with a 4-1 win over Fleetwood, who stay nearly alive of their battle to beat the…