Fans sold out AFC Telford stadium in Wellington as huge screen captured historic win
Thousands of AFC Telford football fans were celebrating over the Bank Holiday weekend after the club secured promotion to the National League North.
With the final being held away at Kettering limiting the number of fans able to see the action, Telford & Wrekin Council made arrangements for a giant screen to go in at the club’s home ground, the SEAH Stadium in Wellington.
Tickets to see the match on the screen sold out and ensured 1,000 fans enjoyed the team’s 4-2 win together.
Leader of the Council Lee Carter said: “Firstly, this is a fantastic achievement by AFC Telford and it’s great to see them win promotion back to the National League North.
“We are very proud of their achievement and thank the club for putting a spring into the step of our Borough today.
“With away tickets limited to 600 at the council we took the decision to support the club and the fans by getting the big screen in and we are delighted to say it was a huge success.
“There’s a huge army of volunteers who have worked behind the scenes to make this season a success and we hope they enjoy this special moment which is only the fifth time in the club's history that promotion has been secured.
“It’s been a real example of never giving up in the face of adversity and Kevin Wilkin the manager deserves great credit for the way he has handled himself throughout.
“We will always be right behind the club in their pursuit of more success. A successful Telford United is great for Telford and Wrekin as a whole."
