Scenes of joy as Wrexham gain promotion to the Championship
Thanks to Leyton Orient beating 3rd place Wycombe Wanderers in the 12:30 kick off, Wrexham knew a win against Charlton Athletic would secure back to back to back promotions.
With so much on the line, the fans flocked to the Lager Club ready for a march to the ground to back the boys.
Nearly 1000 supporters joined the march to the ground, which included a number of smoke bombs that took over Mold Road.
Wrexham fans created a special atmosphere before the game (Image: NQ staff)
Once in the ground, Co-chairmen Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds made an appearance, delighting fans as they stopped for selfies and spoke to people about the club and the possible promotion.
Rob was more than happy to stop for selfies (Image: Alex Whilding)
Ryan's wife, Blake Lively, was also in attendance.
Evie Jones had the chance to meet Blake (Image: Alex Whilding)
On the pitch, Wrexham knew what they needed to do and won the game 3-0, leading to thousands of people running onto the hallowed turf for the third year in a row.
Players were flung on shoulders, smoke bombs were set off, and Wrexham fans celebrated the historic achievement with the squad.
Wrexham fans entered the pitch from every angle (Image: NQ staff)
Once the players went down the tunnel to celebrate together, attention turned towards the owner's box, fans serenaded the duo with the Declan Swans hit Always Sunny In Wrexham.
As the stewards tried to clear the pitch, fans were soaking every moment, people crying, taking the same photos they had taken each time the side had gained promotion, and children stealing grass and doing knee slides.
Fans flooded the pitch to celebrate the historic achievement (Image: NQ staff)
Once fans left the pitch, the players, coaching staff, families and the owners made their way back on the pitch to lift the trophy.
Many players were serenaded with their individual song, but one moment that stood out was Paul Mullin enjoying his song with the fans, after a tough season.
As the stadium emptied, everyone made their way to the pubs and bars around the stadium, with Town are going up being heard from every angle.
Wrexham fans will now look forward to a party away at Lincoln City on Saturday, followed by their first season in the Championship since 1982.
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