Paul Lambert led Norwich back to the Premier League on Monday night and then branded the achievement a "miracle".
Simeon Jackson was the City hero with a second-half header to sink Portsmouth 1-0 and secure second place in the Championship.
Cardiff's home defeat by Middlesbrough earlier in the day meant Norwich kicked off knowing a win on the south coast would ensure they went up with a game to spare.
And their jubilant fans spilled onto the pitch at the final whistle to celebrate with the players and club shareholder, and chief cheerleader, Delia Smith on a memorable night for the Norfolk club.