Barrow AFC are safe after a day of drama and controversy in League Two.

John Rooney's goal clinched a 1-0 win over Sutton United which completed the survival job at Holker Street.

Barrow had to wait for confirmation of their safety thanks to the delayed finish at Oldham Athletic's game against Salford City.

The Latics were trailing 2-1 when scores of home fans invaded the pitch in protest at owner Abdallah Lemsagam.

It was later completed behind closed doors as Oldham, under John Sheridan, went down to the defeat that sealed their fate.

It means Barrow can look forward to a third campaign back in the EFL, with seven points from their last three games under Phil Brown proving crucial.

Rooney, who rejoined the club in January, struck the decisive goal against play-off chasing Sutton with Josh Kay sent off amid the goal celebrations.

It means Brown, having been appointed for the final nine games of the season after the sacking of Mark Cooper, has completed the job in six matches.

The Bluebirds can now head to Exeter on Tuesday night with the pressure of recent weeks removed.

Oldham, meanwhile, became the first former Premier League club to drop into non-league after their loss this afternoon.

Matt Smith gave Salford the lead and then, after Davis Keillor-Dunn's equalising penalty, Brandon Thomas Asante's Salford second pushed Oldham to the trap door.

The game was then halted when, with 14 minutes to go, scores of Oldham fans invaded the Boundary Park pitch to protest against unpopular owner Abdallah Lemsagam.

As the pitch was cleared, the game was initially thought to have been abandoned - only to be completed out of the gaze of fans.

An EFL spokesperson said: “This afternoon’s Sky Bet League Two fixture between Oldham Athletic and Salford City has been concluded behind closed doors.

"The remaining 14 minutes played resulted in a final scoreline of Oldham Athletic 1 Salford City 2 and as a result Oldham Athletic have been relegated from League Two.

“Despite the earlier announcement of the abandonment of the fixture, after discussions with both clubs, match officials, and stadium security it was agreed the match could be concluded today.

"The decision was taken in order to maintain the integrity of the competition given the importance of the fixture at both ends of the League Two table.”

Stevenage are also safe after their 2-0 win over Tranmere Rovers thanks to two goals from Luke Norris.

At the other end of the table, leaders Forest Green Rovers secured promotion with a 0-0 draw at Bristol Rovers.

Exeter, after beating Rochdale 2-0 through Timothee Dieng and Matt Jay goals, will follow them up if they beat the Bluebirds on Tuesday night.