Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney could only look on enviously as Stockport County claimed the League Two title at Wrexham's expense on Tuesday.
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Stockport needed win to claim title
Got job done in style against Notts County
Still party time in Wrexham
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WHAT HAPPENED?
The Hatters knew that three points against Notts County would seal the trophy - and they got the job done in emphatic fashion. Star striker Paddy Madden netted a 14-minute hat trick in the first half, setting them well on their way for the result they required. Antoni Sarcevic then added another just after the break, before Notts County made the result look a little more respectable, with two goals around the hour mark. Ethan Pye then netted five minutes from time to seal a famous 5-2 victory for the visitors.
Mansfield will be joining Wrexham in League One, too. The Stags, who were top of the table for an extended stretch before hitting a rough patch of form, also secured promotion on Tuesday. A 2-1 victory over Accrington Stanley, George Maris and the experienced Stephen Quinn grabbed the all-important goals to seal their fate.
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Wrexham will still be pushing for a second-placed finish and are back in League Two action against Crewe Alexandra on Saturday. The curtain then comes down on their campaign at home to Stockport on April 27, where the Red Dragons will presumably provide a guard of honour for their opponents.