Look: Manic scenes, pitch invasion ensue as Brighton clinches promotion

For the first time since the 1982-83 season, Brighton and Hove Albion is back in the top flight of English football.

The Seagulls clinched promotion to the Premier League on Monday, as a 2-1 victory over Wigan Athletic - combined with Huddersfield Town's 1-1 draw against Derby County later in the day - ensured that Chris Hughton's men are mathematically assured of a place at the big (read: lucrative) table for the 2017-18 campaign.

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Even before Derby lent a helping hand by holding Huddersfield to a single point, Brighton's aforementioned win had all but guaranteed promotion.

And the fans at The Amex reacted in kind.

Here are the best photos from the club's on-field promotion celebration:

(Photos courtesy: Action Images)