Overview
- Charlton Athletic defeated Leyton Orient 1-0 in the League One play-off final at Wembley Stadium to earn promotion to the Championship.
- Macaulay Gillesphey's decisive goal came from a 31st-minute free-kick, showcasing his set-piece expertise.
- Charlton's solid defensive performance successfully contained Leyton Orient's late-game pressure, including a strike by Charlie Kelman that hit the post.
- Almost 40,000 Charlton fans celebrated the club's return to the second tier after five seasons in League One under manager Nathan Jones.
- Leyton Orient, despite a remarkable season turnaround, will continue their wait for Championship status after 43 years.