Posh drew with Lincoln City to gain promotion to the Championship triggering huge celebrations with fans outside the Weston Homes Stadium. Pictures: David LowndesPosh drew with Lincoln City to gain promotion to the Championship triggering huge celebrations with fans outside the Weston Homes Stadium. Pictures: David Lowndes
Posh drew with Lincoln City to gain promotion to the Championship triggering huge celebrations with fans outside the Weston Homes Stadium. Pictures: David Lowndes

Posh celebrations: More images as fans celebrated a dramatic promotion for Peterborough United

Peterborough United have been promoted to the Championship after an incredible last minute penalty sealed a remarkable comeback in the 3-3 draw with Lincoln City.
By Mark Edwards
Published 2nd May 2021, 08:53 BST
Updated 2nd May 2021, 09:20 BST

Posh had been 0-3 down with the point needed to take them up seeming a distant possibility. But a remarkable comeback and a Jonson Clarke-Harris penalty in the 96th minute of a rollercoaster game levelled the scores and took Peterborough United into the Championship.

The goal triggered wild celebrations outside the Weston Homes Stadium in London Road where fans had gathered for the game.

Players and staff went outside to celebrate with fans after the match.

Here are more of photographer David Lowndes’ images from a momentous day in Peterborough United’s history.

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GALLERY: Peterborough United players celebrate promotion

Players and staff went outside to celebrate with fans after the match.

Posh drew with Lincoln City to gain promotion to the Championship triggering huge celebrations with fans outside the Weston Homes Stadium. Pictures: David Lowndes

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Posh drew with Lincoln City to gain promotion to the Championship triggering huge celebrations with fans outside the Weston Homes Stadium. Pictures: David Lowndes Photo: Midlands

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Posh drew with Lincoln City to gain promotion to the Championship triggering huge celebrations with fans outside the Weston Homes Stadium. Pictures: David Lowndes

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Posh drew with Lincoln City to gain promotion to the Championship triggering huge celebrations with fans outside the Weston Homes Stadium. Pictures: David Lowndes Photo: Midlands

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