Aston Villa supporters will remember the 2018/19 Sky Bet Championship play-off final very fondly as their side ran out 2-1 victors over Derby County at Wembley Stadium.
There was plenty of relief in the claret half of the ground as Anwar El-Ghazi and John McGinn’s goals guided The Lions back to the Premier League following three seasons in the English second tier.
Fans young and old celebrated jumped for joy as Paul Tierney blew the final whistle, including even boyhood Villan Jack Grealish who had been so key to the club’s success under Dean Smith.
For sure one of the most historic matches for Villa in the 21st century, here are 19 iconic photos from that day. See below.
Fans young and old celebrated jumped for joy as Paul Tierney blew the final whistle, including even boyhood Villan Jack Grealish who had been so key to the club’s success under Dean Smith.
9. The people’s champion celebrates his goal with Neil Taylor
10. Nerves kicking in as the second half progresses
11. Chanting away as the 12th man
12. Pure jubilation for Grealish and McGinn at full time