Wembley's famous arch is bathed in glorious sunshine with the hot weather likely to have an impact on the crucial play-off encounter that will see either Blackpool or Cardiff City heading to the Premier League
Blackpool fans provide a colourful scene on Wembley Way with splashes of tangerine dotted across north west London as kick-off approaches at the famous stadium
The blue of Cardiff City is also in evidence after thousands of fans make the trip up the M4 from the Welsh capital for arguably the biggest game in the club's history
Cardiff take the lead with the first real attack of the game as Michael Chopra finds space behind the Blackpool defence before firing a fine shot into the far corner in just the ninth minute
Cardiff's lead doesn't last long as the Tangerines respond with a goal from Charlie Adam who curls a delightful free-kick into the top right-hand corner of the Cardiff goal four minutes later
Cardiff regain the lead in the 37th minute as Joe Ledley plays a one-two with Peter Whittingham before clipping his finish over Blackpool keeper Matthew Gilks
Tangerines fans celebrate after their side manage to restore parity yet again with Gary Taylor-Fletcher heading home after a defensive scramble in the Bluebirds' box in the 41st minute
The incredible opening half ends with Blackpool taking the lead for the first time as the ball breaks to Brett Ormerod who drills it through the keeper's legs on the stroke of half-time
Blackpool manage to maintain their lead throughout a nervy second half and are rewarded at the final whistle as promotion to the Premier League is confirmed after an absence of 39 years
The contrast in emotions between both sides is obvious as Cardiff's players come to terms with the defeat that ends their dreams of promotion to the top flight
Blackpool's manager Ian Holloway celebrates with the trophy on the Wembley pitch after guiding his side to the Premier League with a thrilling victory over the Welsh side
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