Plymouth Argyle have ensured that league football will be played at Home Park next season after they drew 1-1 with Oxford United.
A free-kick from left-back Robbie Williams after 84 seconds sent the Pilgrims on their way before the U's equalised through a stunning strike from Asa Hall in the 36th minute.
Despite this setback, Argyle still managed to secure their Football League status as Hereford could only draw against Northampton Town and Macclesfield were beaten by Bradford City.
The result represented the end of an epic journey for Fletcher, his backroom staff and his players.
When he was first appointed as Caretaker Manager following the dismissal of Peter Reid, the Pilgrims were rooted to the bottom of League Two with just a solitary point, secured on the opening day of the season against Shrewsbury Town courtesy of a late equaliser from Fletcher himself.
What he has achieved is made even more remarkable when you consider that in the previous two seasons prior to the current campaign, the Pilgrims had experienced back-to-back relegations.
A third demotion, which would have seen Argyle drop into the Blue Square Premier, could have put the Pilgrims in a very difficult position as the Conference has proved to be a very hard league to escape from for many clubs.
Now that the dust has settled and their Football League status has been confirmed for the 2012-13 campaign, Argyle can now look ahead to climbing back up the footballing pyramid, which they have slid down at an alarming rate in recent seasons.
At his disposal, Fletcher has a number of promising of young players in the form of Matt Lecointe, Luke Young, Jared Sims and Curtis Nelson who have all agreed new contracts to remain at Home Park.
With more experienced heads such as Paul Wotton and Nick Chadwick under contract for next season, there is already the basis of a squad which could in time potentially lead the Pilgrims to promotion from League Two.
