Luton and Barnsley sealed promotion to the Championship without them kicking a ball as Portsmouth and Sunderland both slipped to defeat.
Pompey, who were hoping to close the gap on the second-placed Tykes to a single point going into the final day on Saturday, fell two goals behind at home to Peterborough.
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Luton manager Mick Harford has guided the Hatters to the Championship
Lee Tomlin swept in his first goal since January and Ivan Toney powered in a header to double Posh’s lead.
Portsmouth hauled themselves level with a deflected effort from Ben Close and Christian Burgess’ close-range finish, only for Toney to rifle in a 75th-minute winner.
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At Highbury Stadium, Sunderland went ahead through Lee Cattermole’s header from a corner, but Paddy Madden slotted home an equaliser before Ashley Eastham slammed in a last-gasp winner.
Bury will play in League One next season after their promotion was confirmed following a 1-1 draw at Tranmere, who clinched a play-off spot.
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With MK Dons and Mansfield facing each other on the final day, a point was enough for the Shakers, who levelled through Danny Mayor after James Norwood had scored his 30th goal of the season.
Newport moved into the top seven with a 2-0 win against Oldham, with Mark O’Brien and Robbie Willmott scoring.
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