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Wigan win League One on dramatic final day but it’s heartbreak for Gillingham who are relegated on goal difference

WIGAN have won League One after beating Shrewsbury Town 3-0 at New Meadow.

The Latics went into the day two points clear of Rotherham, and handily stayed ahead of the Millers via a Josh Vela own goal and a Will Keane double.

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Wigan celebrate their title winCredit: Getty
Rotherham are heading back to League OneCredit: Getty
Millers fans celebrate their promotionCredit: PA

While they couldn't quite snatch the title from Wigan, Rotherham did seal automatic promotion by winning 2-0 at lowly Gillingham, thanks to a Rarmani Edmonds-Green goal and a late effort by Georgie Kelly.

Millers fans invaded the pitch in celebration at the end, in a bitter pill to swallow for Gills fans watching on that had just seen their side get relegated.

Third place MK Dons will have to navigate the play-offs after finishing one point behind the Millers, despite their emphatic 5-0 victory at ten-man Plymouth Argyle.

The Dons profited on a pair of wasted Luke Jephcott chances at 0-0 to romp to victory courtesy of a Scott Twine quadruple and a Harry Darling header.

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Argyle's had started the day in sixth, but miss out on the play-offs after wins by their promotion rivals.

Sheffield Wednesday came from behind to beat Portsmouth 4-1 and finish fourth, via goals by Lee Gregory, Saido Berahino, Jordan Storey and George Byers.

While fifth-placed Sunderland overcame Morecambe 1-0, thanks to Nathan Broadhead's goal.

Wycombe pipped Argyle to the final play-off place, winning 2-1 at Burton Albion.

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At the other end of the table, AFC Wimbledon and Doncaster's relegations were confirmed - although both would have needed dramatic and unrealistic goal difference swings.

The Dons were beaten 4-3 by Accrington in a goal-bonanza at Plough Lane.

While Donny mustered a 1-1 draw at Oxford.

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They will be joined in League Two by Crewe, who were already down going into today's games, and Gillingham, following their aforementioned loss to Sunderland.

Plymouth Argyle missed out on a play-off place after losing to MK DonsCredit: Rex
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