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Simeon Jackson scored the winning goal for Gillingham as they beat Shrewsbury 1-0 in the League 2 play-off final at Wembley on May 23, 2009

Gillingham won the League 2 play-off final at Wembley on this day in 2009 - here’s a look back in pictures.

Simeon Jackson was the hero for the Gills that day against Shrewsbury Town as his last minute header won them a place in League 1.

Mark Stimson’s team, who had been relegated the year before, were cheered on by 35,000 fans that day and the team captain was Barry Fuller - who had the honour of lifting the trophy.

Photograhers Barry Goodwin and Matt Reading were there to capture the action and the celebrations inside Wembley.

Here’s the match report from the day

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