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.

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.

13. Facing up to it

A mixture of emotions as the drama unfolds. Photo: Frank Reid

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14. Football focus

All eyes trained on the action. Photo: Frank Reid

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15. Keeping the faith

Fans continue to back their team even after the late Torquay equaliser. Photo: Frank Reid

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16. 'We've done it'

Jubilant fans celebrate the eventual shoot-out victory. Photo: Frank Reid

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