THOUSANDS of home fans surged onto the pitch to celebrate Portsmouth winning League One with a stunning late comeback win.

John Mousinho has taken Pompey back to the Championship after 12 years - just 15 months into his first managerial job.

And they sealed the third-tier crown with Tuesday's 3-2 victory over play-off contenders Barnsley in front of a 19,960 crowd.

After trailing twice, a penalty from Colby Bishop and a header from Conor Shaughnessy clinched glory in the last seven minutes.

Portsmouth supporters swarmed out into the middle on the final whistle at Fratton Park to rejoice.

Fans left a square space in the middle where players and staff were hailed in wild scenes.

Portsmouth are eight points clear of second-placed Derby with two games remaining.

Bolton, in third spot, were held 2-2 at home by lowly Shrewsbury.

That leaves Wanderers three points adrift of the Rams.

Pompey's triumph is a remarkable achievement for 37-year-old Mousinho.

The ex-Brentford, Wycombe, Burton and Oxford United defender was given the Portsmouth job in January 2023.

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