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It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for: The Rams have been promoted after a wicked 2-0 win against Carlisle United at Pride Park today (27 April)

All eyes were on Derby County today (Saturday, April 27) as the club was promoted to the Championship.

Pride Park erupted with cheers and celebrations as the whistle blew, with The Rams beating Carlisle 2-0.

Keep reading below for live match updates, fan reaction and photos as it happened.

What a day, what a team!

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Derby County is promoted to Championship

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Celebratory outbursts at Pride Park as Derby County is promoted to the Championship!

The moment we've all been waiting for

The most incredible scenes!

David Clowes appreciation post

Our guy!

Now we don’t want to speak too soon but with Bolton losing 3-2 it is all but confirmed that Derby are going up!!!!!

Did you know Derby County has some seriously A-List fans?

Among them are award-winning actor George Clooney and former One Direction star Niall Horan.

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Derby County's famous fans

2-0 to Derby County! 2-0 to Derby County!
2-0 to Derby County!

2-0 to Derby County!

Derby County players who are out of contract

Derby County’s season is close to coming to an end. The Rams are locked in a promotion race now, but it won’t be long before they begin looking towards next season.

Paul Warne currently has a pool of 15 players whose contracts are set to expire at the end of the season.

He may decide that some of them have warranted a new deal, but there will also be some departures.

Experienced veterans, goalscoring stars and young midfielders...these are the 15 players that could be leaving Pride Park in the summer.