There were a few sore heads on Sunday morning as Lowland League champions Spartans celebrated their promotion to League Two into the wee small hours back at the their Ainslie Park home. Here are a selection of celebration pictures from the match itself at Cliftonhill, won 1-0 by Dougie Samuel’s men to earn a place in the SPFL for the first time in their history.
. Supporting act
Spartans manager Dougie Samuel and his staff Photo: Sammy Turner - SNS Group
. Going up
Spartans chairman Craig Graham celebrates with the players Photo: Sammy Turner - SNS Group
. Party started
Spartans celebrate in front of their travelling fans Photo: Sammy Turner - SNS Group
. Penalty king
Spartans match winner Blair Henderson celebrates Photo: Sammy Turner - SNS Group
. The gaffer
Spartans manager Dougie Samuel raises a fist at full time Photo: Sammy Turner - SNS Group
. Final whistle
Albion's Kyle Fleming looks dejected as Spartans celebrate Photo: Sammy Turner - SNS Group
1. Supporting act
Spartans manager Dougie Samuel and his staff Photo: Sammy Turner - SNS Group
2. Going up
Spartans chairman Craig Graham celebrates with the players Photo: Sammy Turner - SNS Group
3. What a feeling
Spartans celebrate promotion to the SPFL Photo: Sammy Turner - SNS Group