Summary

  • Tranmere are promoted to League One

  • Jennings scores 119th-minute winner at Wembley

  • Newport's O'Brien sent off for two yellow cards

  • Exiles forward Matt closest to scoring in 90 minutes

  • Lincoln, Bury & MK Dons went up automatically

  1. Same again tomorrowpublished at 17:55 British Summer Time 25 May 2019

    FT: Newport 0-1 Tranmere

    Tranmere players celebrateImage source, PA

    So Tranmere beat Newport to get this bumper Bank Holiday weekend of EFL play-off finals off and running.

    But that is just the start.

    Join us again tomorrow as Charlton face Sunderland in the League One final, with Aston Villa facing Derby for a place in the Premier League on Monday.

  2. Postpublished at 17:52 British Summer Time 25 May 2019

    FT: Newport 0-1 Tranmere

    The Tranmere players, back at ground level, have got the champagne out and are rightly milking this for all its worth.

    I don't think Steve McNulty is letting go of that trophy any time soon - I certainly wouldn't be taking it off him!

  3. Postpublished at 17:49 British Summer Time 25 May 2019

    FT: Newport 0-1 Tranmere

    I hold my hands up.

    After 114 minutes it simply did not look like a goal would come, but it did.

    What a moment to decide what - let's face it - was an otherwise pretty drab final.

    The name Connor Jennings will forever be remembered by Tranmere fans.

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    CHAMPAGNE MOMENTpublished at 17:46 British Summer Time 25 May 2019

    FT: Newport 0-1 Tranmere

    Tranmere lift the trophyImage source, PA

    Tranmere keeper Scott Davies and captain Steve McNulty lift the trophy aloft - Tranmere Rovers are in League One.

    Most of the players are draped in capes reading 'we are going up'. The party has started.

  5. Postpublished at 17:44 British Summer Time 25 May 2019

    FT: Newport 0-1 Tranmere

    The Tranmere players climb the Wembley steps to collect their play-off winning trophy.

    At the same time Newport's squad sit on the pitch - looking lonely and dejected.

    Nothing quite comes close to the play-offs.

  6. 'We're absolutely made up'published at 17:43 British Summer Time 25 May 2019

    FT: Newport 0-1 Tranmere

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    Let’s give every credit to both sets of players – Newport kept fighting. I’m absolutely delighted – the players gave me everything they had since Christmas and we’re absolutely made up.

    Micky Mellon, Tranmere manager told Sky Sports

  7. 'I'm so proud of these boys'published at 17:42 British Summer Time 25 May 2019

    FT: Newport 0-1 Tranmere

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    It was a draining game, emotionally as well. Honestly, I’m so proud of these boys.

    Scott Davies, Tranmere goalkeeper told Sky Sports

  8. 'We knew it was coming'published at 17:39 British Summer Time 25 May 2019

    FT: Newport 0-1 Tranmere

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    We gave everything and we knew it was coming. To get back to back promotions is some achievement.

    Connor Jennings, Tranmere matchwinner told Sky Sports

  9. Postpublished at 17:37 British Summer Time 25 May 2019

    FT: Newport 0-1 Tranmere

    Mike Dean is clapping, throwing his hands into the air - he, like many Tranmere fans, are ecstatic.

    Newport boss Michael Flynn, meanwhile, is gathering his gutted players for a pep talk.

  10. TRANMERE PROMOTED TO LEAGUE ONEpublished at 17:35 British Summer Time 25 May 2019
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    FT: Newport 0-1 Tranmere

    Newport v TranmereImage source, Rex Features

    Tranmere have done it in dramatic style!

    It looked for all the world as if we were going to penalties, but Connor Jennings' 119th-minute header has seen them break Newport hearts.

    The Welsh side were impressive with 10 men and should feel hard done by, but Tranmere kept plugging away.

  11. Postpublished at 120+3 mins

    Newport 0-1 Tranmere

    Keanu Marsh-Brown and Matt Dolan stood over it for Newport.

    Joe Day came up but Tranmere look like they're getting it clear...

  12. Postpublished at 120+2 mins

    Newport 0-1 Tranmere

    Newport have a free-kick.

    Can they make something happen?

    It's now or never, basically.

  13. INJURY TIMEpublished at 120+1 mins

    Newport 0-1 Tranmere

    Two minutes have been added on.

    Can Newport respond?

  14. goal

    GOAL: Newport 0-1 Tranmerepublished at 119 mins

    Connor Jennings

    Connor JenningsImage source, Rex Features

    WE HAVE A TRANMERE GOAL - RIGHT AT THE DEATH!

    Jake Caprice floats a ball in and at the back post Connor Jennings heads the ball into the ground, across Joe Day and into the net.

    Newport keeper Day was moving in the wrong direction and couldn't turn back. The resolve of 10-men Newport has been broken.

    Connor JenningsImage source, Rex Features
  15. Postpublished at 118 mins

    Newport 0-0 Tranmere

    James Norwood beats the defender to Ollie Banks' cross but it's not even a half-chance and his header is caught by Newport keeper Joe Day.

  16. Postpublished at 118 mins

    Newport 0-0 Tranmere

    Three minutes left to avoid penalties at Wembley.

    Surely Tranmere will create something?

  17. Postpublished at 117 mins

    Newport 0-0 Tranmere

    David Perkins is absolutely furious at a decision to award a free-kick to Newport.

    He's already in the book and should be careful.

    The free-kick is cleared for a throw-in, and you know what comes next...

  18. Postpublished at 115 mins

    Newport 0-0 Tranmere

    Keanu Marsh-Brown has made a bit of a difference for 10-man Newport.

    He hits a ball across goal and wins his side a throw-in, which can be launched in.

    Meanwhile, Tranmere bring on midfielder Adam Buxton for centre-back Sid Nelson.

  19. Postpublished at 114 mins

    Newport 0-0 Tranmere

    Allow me to tempt fate.

    I cannot see a goal coming here.

    Scott DaviesImage source, Getty Images
  20. YELLOW CARDpublished at 113 mins

    Newport 0-0 Tranmere

    Regan Poole leaves out a tired leg and brings down Connor Jennings, and the Newport man is cautioned.

    Tranmere aren't showing much composure here though with the extra man.