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Saturday May 7th, 1988

Thousands of Villa fans descend on the County Ground for the final game of the season - one point behind second placed Middlesbrough, and level with Bradford, the Villans assume victory is required to stand any change of promotion. With the game still goalless as the game approaches its climax, the away supporters begin to throw coins at the Town fans - until they discover that both Boro and Bradford have been defeated at home - on the same points and goal difference as Middlesbrough, Villa are promoted by virtue of five more goals scored.