GALLERY | Rob Manley strike decisive as Longford Town return to the top flight

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GALLERY | Rob Manley strike decisive as Longford Town return to the top flight
Rob Manley of Longford Town celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity League Play-off Final match between Shelbourne and Longford Town at Richmond Park in Dublin. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile
GALLERY | Rob Manley strike decisive as Longford Town return to the top flight
Michael McDonnell, top, of Longford Town celebrates with team-mates after Rob Manley scored their first goal during the SSE Airtricity League Play-off Final match between Shelbourne and Longford Town at Richmond Park in Dublin. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile
GALLERY | Rob Manley strike decisive as Longford Town return to the top flight
Rob Manley of Longford Town misses a penalty during the SSE Airtricity League Play-off Final match between Shelbourne and Longford Town at Richmond Park in Dublin. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile
GALLERY | Rob Manley strike decisive as Longford Town return to the top flight
Luke Byrne, centre, of Shelbourne receives a red card from referee Neil Doyle, resulting in a penalty for Longford Town, during the SSE Airtricity League Play-off Final match between Shelbourne and Longford Town at Richmond Park in Dublin. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile
GALLERY | Rob Manley strike decisive as Longford Town return to the top flight
Aaron McNally of Longford Town in action against Aidan Friel of Shelbourne during the SSE Airtricity League Play-off Final match between Shelbourne and Longford Town at Richmond Park in Dublin. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile
GALLERY | Rob Manley strike decisive as Longford Town return to the top flight
Joe Gorman of Longford Town in action against Ciarán Kilduff of Shelbourne during the SSE Airtricity League Play-off Final match between Shelbourne and Longford Town at Richmond Park in Dublin. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile
GALLERY | Rob Manley strike decisive as Longford Town return to the top flight
Shane Farrell of Shelbourne in action against Aodh Dervin of Longford Town during the SSE Airtricity League Play-off Final match between Shelbourne and Longford Town at Richmond Park in Dublin. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile
GALLERY | Rob Manley strike decisive as Longford Town return to the top flight
Sean Quinn of Shelbourne in action against Karl Chambers of Longford Town during the SSE Airtricity League Play-off Final match between Shelbourne and Longford Town at Richmond Park in Dublin. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile
GALLERY | Rob Manley strike decisive as Longford Town return to the top flight
Sean Quinn of Shelbourne in action against Aodh Dervin of Longford Town during the SSE Airtricity League Play-off Final match between Shelbourne and Longford Town at Richmond Park in Dublin. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile
GALLERY | Rob Manley strike decisive as Longford Town return to the top flight
Joe Gorman, left, and Lee Steacy of Longford Town celebrate their sides's first goal during the SSE Airtricity League Play-off Final match between Shelbourne and Longford Town at Richmond Park in Dublin. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Longford Town have been promoted to the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division after a dramatic 1 nil victory over Shelbourne in the Play-off Final match at Richmond Park.

Rob Manley scored his side's all-important goal in the 54th minute, and it certainly made amends for his first half penalty miss.

READ MATCH REPORT : Longford Town save the best for last and gain promotion with powerful performance

De Town lead in the final

Great finish from Manley as his deflected effort puts @LongfordTownFC ahead against @shelsfc (0-1)

WATCH LIVE | https://t.co/IBZkINEa20 #WATCHLOI | pic.twitter.com/xChhLYSCGP
— SSE Airtricity League (@SSEAirtricityLg) November 15, 2020

LONGFORD ARE IN THE PREMIER DIVISION

FT | @shelsfc 0-1 @LongfordTownFC

Daire Doyle's side have done it as Manley's goal is enough to relegate 10-men Shels

What a result and congratulation to De Town! #WATCHLOI | pic.twitter.com/DJvcFyx05l
— SSE Airtricity League (@SSEAirtricityLg) November 15, 2020

Full Time.

Shelbourne 0-1 Longford Town

We did it. We're promoted. Doubt us now.#Town2020 ⚫⚽ pic.twitter.com/IQJlm2AYu6
— Longford Town FC (@LongfordTownFC) November 15, 2020