Wes Hoolahan and Eoin Doyle score as Cambridge and Bolton clinch promotion to League One

Cambridge United will play in the third tier of English football for the first time since 2002, while Bolton have followed back-to-back relegations with promotion
Wes Hoolahan and Eoin Doyle score as Cambridge and Bolton clinch promotion to League One

Cambridge United's Wes Hoolahan (centre) celebrates scoring their side's second goal at the Abbey Stadium, Cambridge. Picture: Tim Goode/PA

Cambridge and Bolton joined League Two champions Cheltenham in securing promotion on the final day of the season.

Cambridge had stumbled with back-to-back defeats but a 3-0 victory over already-relegated Grimsby ensured they will play in the third tier of English football for the first time since 2002.

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