Paul Groves (40') and an Andy Garner penalty in front of the South Stand, ten minutes into the second half, gave the Seasiders a 2–0 victory on the night and 2–1 on aggregate.

Blackpool manager Billy Ayre was accompanied by the club mascot — his son, David — during the pre-match walk out to the centre circle.

Mitch Cook, Paul Groves, Andy Garner and David Eyres were the successful takers for Blackpool, but it was Steve McIlhargey's save from substitute Graham Alexander that set up the victory.

After Eyres' effort, Scunthorpe's other substitute, Jason White, stepped up, put the ball over the bar, and Blackpool were promoted.

Blackpool 010McIlhargey 020Burgess 030Cook 040Groves (c) 050Davies (for Murphy) 060Gore 070Rodwell 080Horner (for Sinclair) 090Bamber 100Garner 110Eyres Substitutes: 120Murphy (for Davies) 140Sinclair (for Horner) Manager: Billy Ayre Scunthorpe United 010Samways 020Joyce 030Longden 040Hill 050Elliott 060Humphries 070Martin 080Hamilton 090Daws (for White) 100Buckley (for Alexander) 110Helliwell Substitutes: 120White (for Daws) 140Alexander (for Buckley) Manager: Bill Green Players used: 28 Total goals scored: 88