Post by Taxigirl on May 9, 2005 7:41:19 GMT
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by Adam Marshall
Wigan Athletic have been promoted to The Premiership for the first time in their history after a 3-1 win over Reading.
Paul Jewell's men were buoyed by two goals inside three minutes by Lee McCulloch and Jason Roberts before Nathan Ellington eased any nerves with five minutes remaining. Steve Sidwell claimed a late consolation from close range.
Gillingham have been relegated after a 2-2 draw at Nottingham Forest. It was heartbreak for the Kent side, who scored through an Andy Melville own goal and Mamady Sidibe.
Wes Morgan and Eugene Bopp did the damage for Forest with Bopp's looping strike proving decisive in sending Gillingham down.
Brighton survived after clinching a point from a 1-1 draw in their game with third-placed Ipswich Town.
The visitors were looking good when Shefki Kuqi quickly opened the scoring but, as news from Wigan filtered through, and Adam Virgo equalised on 10 minutes, it was not going to be Joe Royle's day.
Champions Sunderland celebrated in the right manner with a 1-0 win against Stoke City courtesy of Carl Robinson's winner as it was party time at The Stadium of Light.
West Ham are in the play-offs after a 2-1 success at Watford. Anton Ferdinand opened the scoring before Marlon Harewood converted a penalty. Heidar Helguson bagged a late effort for The Hornets, also from the spot.
Crewe Alexandra retained their Championship status after coming from behind to sink Coventry City. Dele Adebola returned to haunt his former club with the opener but Michael Higdon and Steve Jones turned things around spectacularly to save Dario Gradi's side.
Wolves will be a team to watch out for next season as they ended on a high with a 4-2 win over Sheffield United.
Joleon Lescott, Leon Clarke, Kevin Cooper and Kenny Miller were all on the scoresheet for the hosts with Alan Quinn and Andy Gray replying for The Blades.
Derby County will have home advantage against Preston in the play-offs after beating North End 3-1 at Pride Park. Inigo Idiakez, Tommy Smith and Paul Peschisolido netted for The Rams with Patrick Agyemang on the mark for the visitors.
Jobi McAnuff's first half strike was enough to hand Cardiff City a 1-0 victory against Queens Park Rangers.
Leeds United were held to a goalless draw by Yorkshire rivals Rotherham United who at least leave The Championship with their heads held high.
Millwall and Burnley also finished 0-0 thanks largely due to the fact that Micah Hyde missed a penalty for The Clarets.
A third game was goalless as Plymouth Argyle and Leicester City were unable to find the net at Home Park.
by Adam Marshall
Wigan Athletic have been promoted to The Premiership for the first time in their history after a 3-1 win over Reading.
Paul Jewell's men were buoyed by two goals inside three minutes by Lee McCulloch and Jason Roberts before Nathan Ellington eased any nerves with five minutes remaining. Steve Sidwell claimed a late consolation from close range.
Gillingham have been relegated after a 2-2 draw at Nottingham Forest. It was heartbreak for the Kent side, who scored through an Andy Melville own goal and Mamady Sidibe.
Wes Morgan and Eugene Bopp did the damage for Forest with Bopp's looping strike proving decisive in sending Gillingham down.
Brighton survived after clinching a point from a 1-1 draw in their game with third-placed Ipswich Town.
The visitors were looking good when Shefki Kuqi quickly opened the scoring but, as news from Wigan filtered through, and Adam Virgo equalised on 10 minutes, it was not going to be Joe Royle's day.
Champions Sunderland celebrated in the right manner with a 1-0 win against Stoke City courtesy of Carl Robinson's winner as it was party time at The Stadium of Light.
West Ham are in the play-offs after a 2-1 success at Watford. Anton Ferdinand opened the scoring before Marlon Harewood converted a penalty. Heidar Helguson bagged a late effort for The Hornets, also from the spot.
Crewe Alexandra retained their Championship status after coming from behind to sink Coventry City. Dele Adebola returned to haunt his former club with the opener but Michael Higdon and Steve Jones turned things around spectacularly to save Dario Gradi's side.
Wolves will be a team to watch out for next season as they ended on a high with a 4-2 win over Sheffield United.
Joleon Lescott, Leon Clarke, Kevin Cooper and Kenny Miller were all on the scoresheet for the hosts with Alan Quinn and Andy Gray replying for The Blades.
Derby County will have home advantage against Preston in the play-offs after beating North End 3-1 at Pride Park. Inigo Idiakez, Tommy Smith and Paul Peschisolido netted for The Rams with Patrick Agyemang on the mark for the visitors.
Jobi McAnuff's first half strike was enough to hand Cardiff City a 1-0 victory against Queens Park Rangers.
Leeds United were held to a goalless draw by Yorkshire rivals Rotherham United who at least leave The Championship with their heads held high.
Millwall and Burnley also finished 0-0 thanks largely due to the fact that Micah Hyde missed a penalty for The Clarets.
A third game was goalless as Plymouth Argyle and Leicester City were unable to find the net at Home Park.