Limavady United are heading to the top flight! The Roesiders clinched the Championship title and secured automatic promotion to the Irish Premiership with a commanding 2-0 victory over rivals Annagh United in a decisive final-day showdown at the BMG Arena.

Needing only to avoid defeat to seal the championship, Limavady took control early. The game's turning point came in the 14th minute when Annagh's Ross Redman was sent off for a handball offense, conceding a penalty. Striker John Butcher stepped up and coolly slotted home the opener, putting his side in the driver's seat.

Butcher, the clear hero on the day, wasn't finished. After seeing another chance sail over the bar, he sealed the historic win late in the game, finishing a neat setup from teammate Alfie Gaston to complete his brace and send the home fans into raptures.

This victory caps a remarkable season for Limavady, who can now look forward to the challenge of Premiership football next season. For Annagh United, the dream of automatic promotion is over, but their season continues as they prepare for a high-stakes promotion/relegation play-off against Crusaders for a chance to join Limavady in the top division.