Barnsley promoted to Championship with play-off final win over Millwall

In any other season, Barnsley’s promotion from League One, achieved after they defeated Millwall 3-1 in the play-off final at Wembley, might be considered the most implausible and remarkable story it is possible to imagine. They were bottom of the table in November, in February lost the manager who started their revival and now they are in the Championship. Our credulity has been recalibrated by Leicester City – but do not let that obscure what an extraordinary achievement this is. R