Just some of the images from a dramatic day at Bristol City's Ashton Gate ground as Hartlepool United gained promotion back to the Football League in Sunday's play-off final.Just some of the images from a dramatic day at Bristol City's Ashton Gate ground as Hartlepool United gained promotion back to the Football League in Sunday's play-off final.
Just some of the images from a dramatic day at Bristol City's Ashton Gate ground as Hartlepool United gained promotion back to the Football League in Sunday's play-off final.

Agony and ecstasy - 18 photos as travelling fans watch Hartlepool United's play-off drama unfold

More than 3,000 Hartlepool United supporters made the lengthy pilgrimage to Bristol to watch a day of drama unfold in the club’s bid to return to the Football League.
By Gavin Ledwith
Published 22nd Jun 2021, 11:57 BST
Updated 22nd Jun 2021, 12:16 BST

Here are 18 fan photos from inside Ashton Gate on Sunday as Pools saw promotion briefly snatched from them in the 95th minute before finally going up via penalty kicks.

For pictures of Poolies on parade in Bristol’s Millennium Square on Saturday night, click here.

If only the final was that straight forward.

1. All wrapped up

If only the final was that straight forward. Photo: Frank Reid

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A fan shows his true colours.

2. Painting the town blue and white

A fan shows his true colours. Photo: Frank Reid

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The support from the stands never wavered despite the rollercoaster drama.

3. Standing firm

The support from the stands never wavered despite the rollercoaster drama. Photo: Frank Reid

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And everything did go right - eventually.

4. Thumbs up

And everything did go right - eventually. Photo: Frank Reid

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