Former Ipswich Town defender Elliott Hewitt has helped Mansfield Town win promotion to League One.
Nigel Clough's side were officially promoted following their 2-1 home win over Accrington Stanley last night to book their return to third tier for the first time since 2002/03.
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The Stags have joined Stockport County and Wrexham who sealed their automatic promotions from League Two last weekend.
Elliott Hewitt celebrates with fans after Mansfield Town win promotion. (Image: PA)
Hewitt has been at Mansfield since 2021, and was part of the sides who lost the 2022 League Two play-off final and fell short of the play-offs on goal difference last term.
The 29-year-old returned to action last month having spent nearly a year out with a cruciate knee ligament injury.
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He has featured in their last four games as they sealed promotion after more than a decade in the fourth tier.
The Welshman joined Ipswich from Macclesfield Town for £250k in 2012, He went on to make 16 appearances for the Blues during his spell at Portman Road.
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