The success came ten years to the week since the now extinct Ilkeston FC also won promotion into the same division, beating Leek Town 2-0 at the New Manor Ground in the Division One South play-off final thanks to goals from Daryll Thomas and Matt Richards.
Here are some pictures from that day’s success.
5. Ilkeston FC win the 2012 play-off final
Leek's goalkeeper punches clear. Photo: Brian Eyre
6. NILABE120428a17, Ilkeston fc v leek town in the league playoffs.
Will McCall in possession. Photo: Brian Eyre
7. Ilkeston FC win the 2012 play-off final
Gary Ricketts celebrates after Matt Richards had scored the opener. Photo: Brian Eyre
8. Ilkeston FC win the 2012 play-off final
Gary Ricketts celebrates with sub Andrew Osei-Siribour after the opening goal. Photo: Brian Eyre