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There were people on the pitch and none of them thought it was all over. They knew it wasn’t. They knew that AFC Wimbledon had lived to play another day. There will be another season, one at least, in the Football League, and there can be few corners of the country where that status is cherished quite like it is here. Lest anyone forget — and these people do not — Wimbledon are the club who lost such a status through no fault of their own. We are staying up: AFC Wimbledon live to fight another day after a 2-1 win over Fleetwood That was 11 years ago and their fan-based fightback ever since has been one of English football’s acts of understated heroism. The good nature of those involved, as well as the sense of injustice felt around football, has created a store of goodwill. It was tapped into on Saturday. Confronted with a stand or fall scenario just two years after their elevation, an anxious hour edged by at the stadium of Kingstonian FC. The sold-out ground had not

Middlesbrough boss Tony Mowbray wants to land Real Madrid striker Javier Acuna. The Paraguayan, 24, is currently on loan at Girona and is available on a free transfer in the summer. Target: Middlesborough boss Tony Mowbray is interested in Paraguayan striker Javier Acuna His career has been hampered by a couple of cruciate knee ligament injuries. But the frontman is coming good at second division side Girona this term, he has 13 goals in 31 matches in the Segunda Division, and interests Mowbray.

Mario Balotelli stroked home from the spot to put the gloss on a thrilling AC Milan 4-2 victory over Catania. Giampaolo Pazzini was the hero for Milan, scoring twice in the space of four minutes with his side trailing 2-1. Former Manchester City striker Balotelli was halted on the left side of the area in stoppage time and the referee awarded a penalty. Scroll down for video highlights Easy: Mario Balotelli just doesn't miss penalties... and he was spot on against Catania Cool as a cucumber: Balotelli is congratulated after sealing the win He coolly rolled the ball home in his usual flamboyant style to delight the San Siro. Former Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini scored the equaliser after Nicola Legrottaglie had given unfancied Catania the lead. Gonzalo Bergessio restored the advantage with an exquisite chip before Pazzini stepped up with his four minute brace. At the double: Giampaolo Pazzini celebrates after scoring a quickfire brace

After Wolves’ 2-1 defeat to Burnley at Molineux, angry fans rounded on the club as a second successive relegation looms. They would be the 11th club to suffer back-to-back demotions from the top-flight — and the first to have done so twice. Sportsmail’s Midlands football correspondent looks at how Wolves come to be 23rd in the Championship before the last game of the season on Saturday . . . Blow: Burnley beat Wolves 2-1 at Molineux on Saturday to the despair of the home crowd Fury: Wolves fans invaded the pitch to vent their anger following the home defeat by Burnley Upset: One young Wolves fan breaks down in tears Slide: Dean Saunders' side travel to Brighton for their final game on Saturday 1. Why has it all gone wrong? There is no single reason but the removal of Mick McCarthy 14 months ago was ill judged and caretaker Terry Connor couldn’t save them from Championship football. Subsequent appointments of Stale Solbakken, sacked in January after the FA Cup exit a

Substitute Craig Noone earned Cardiff a share of the spoils against Bolton as the Welsh club lifted the npower Championship trophy at Cardiff City Stadium. Play-off chasing Bolton had looked set to spoil the party when Chris Eagles gave them a 19th minute lead. But an improved second-half effort from the champions was rewarded when Noone curled a free-kick in the 68th minute. While Cardiff are assured of Premier League football, Bolton are among those still dreaming of promotion, and despite failing to claim all three points Dougie Freedman's side remain in the top six ahead of the final round of fixtures. Going up in style: Cardiff skipper Mark Hudson lifts the npower Championship trophy Party time: Lifelong Cardiff fan Craig Bellamy (above right) was in jubilant mood, while boss Malky Mackay lifts the Championship trophy (top right) and shares a moment with owner Vincent Tan Heading in the right direction: Cardiff owner Vincent Tan celebrates with boss Malky

Forget the football. What started as a 46-match endurance race has come down to a 90-minute trial of stout hearts and strong minds. Nerves, and who can conquer them, will decide whether Hull or Watford snap up the final automatic promotion place and an instant £120million jackpot on Saturday. Just below them, the scrap for the play-offs involves Crystal Palace, Bolton, Nottingham Forest and Leicester with only Brighton’s position assured. Work to do: Hull, who lost 2-0 at Barnsley, need to beat Cardiff on Saturday to guarantee promotion Pressure: Watford are just one point behind second-placed Hull following a win at Leicester on Friday CHAMPIONSHIP TABLE ‘It’s a fantastic end to the season. Roll on Saturday,’ said Forest boss Billy Davies after the 1-0 win at Millwall that sets up a do-or-die East Midlands derby with Leicester. It is hard to disagree. No fewer than 13 clubs are involved in promotion, play-off and relegation issues, although Millwall and Palace have a catch-u

Blind footballer David Clarke will present the FA Cup to the winners at Wembley on May 11. Wigan face Manchester City in the showpiece final and Clarke, who has scored 128 goals in 144 appearances for England, will hand over the trophy. Scroll down for video Legend: David Clarke will present the FA Cup to the winners on May 11 The 42-year-old has been described as England’s greatest goalscorer and was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award in February. He has also represented Great Britain at three Paralympic Games. Wigan chairman Dave Whelan will lead his side out for the final, 53 years after the 76-year-old broke a leg while playing for Blackburn Rovers in the 1960 final. Glory day: Dave Whelan will proudly lead out Wigan for the Cup final

There were people on the pitch and none of them thought it was all over. They knew it wasn’t. They knew that AFC Wimbledon had lived to play another day. There will be another season, one at least, in the Football League, and there can be few corners of the country where that status is cherished quite like it is here. Lest anyone forget — and these people do not — Wimbledon are the club who lost such a status through no fault of their own. We are staying up: AFC Wimbledon live to fight another day after a 2-1 win over Fleetwood That was 11 years ago and their fan-based fightback ever since has been one of English football’s acts of understated heroism. The good nature of those involved, as well as the sense of injustice felt around football, has created a store of goodwill. It was tapped into on Saturday. Confronted with a stand or fall scenario just two years after their elevation, an anxious hour edged by at the stadium of Kingstonian FC. The sold-out ground had not