60 photos of the historic moment Blackpool won promotion to the Premier League with victory over Cardiff City on this day in 2010

ON THIS DAY IN 2010 (May 22): Blackpool were promoted to the Premier League after beating Cardiff City 3-2 in the Championship play-off final at Wembley.

Charlie Adam, Gary Taylor-Fletcher and Brett Ormerod were all on the scoresheet as the Seasiders came from behind twice to clinch the historic win.

It’s a day that lives long in the memory of those at Bloomfield Road, with Ian Holloway’s side going down as legends on the Fylde Coast.

Here’s the best photos from the iconic day at Wembley:

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