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.
17. Ilkeston FC win the 2012 play-off final
Captain Russell Cooke accepts the winners' trophy. Photo: Brian Eyre
18. NILABE120428a10, Ilkeston fc v leek town in the league playoffs.
Celebrations on the pitch. Photo: Brian Eyre
19. Ilkeston FC win the 2012 play-off final
Celebrations on the pitch. Photo: Brian Eyre
20. Ilkeston FC win the 2012 play-off final
Ilkeston celebrate with the trophy. Photo: Brian Eyre