Cambridge United secured automatic promotion from League Two despite Ben Knight missing a penalty in a goalless draw at Crewe Alexandra. A point at Gresty Road, combined with Salford City's failure to win at relegation-threatened Crawley, was enough to return the U's to League One at the first attempt following last season's relegation.
Neil Harris's side endured an increasingly nervous afternoon, but their redoubtable defence stood firm once again to confirm a third-place finish behind Bromley and MK Dons. They went into the final match having conceded only 33 goals in their 46 games — 11 fewer than any other side in the division.
Knight's spot-kick falters on the big stage
Cambridge started strongly, with Knight driving an effort past the far post and Sullay Kaikai having a volley blocked by a Crewe defender. The visitors were then handed the chance to edge ahead when Kaikai was left sprawling in the area under a challenge from Jack Powell.