DERBY County striker Mason Bennett trod the hallowed turf at Wembley on Sunday – but suffered Johnstone's Paint Trophy final heartbreak with loan club Chesterfield.
The League Two Spireites, captained by former Rams player Ian Evatt, went down 3-1 to League One opponents Peterborough United.
Bennett was on the bench for Chesterfield and came on as a 72rd-minute substitute.
Watched by Sir Alex Ferguson, father of Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson, Posh picked up their first major silverware.
Josh McQuoid gave them an early lead and Shaun Brisley's header made it 2-0 at half-time.
Eoin Doyle pulled one back for Chesterfield before Peterborough midfielder Joe Newell was sent off for kicking out at Sam Morsy.
But Britt Assombalonga's penalty sealed the win.
As for Bennett, he will still have hopes of another trip to Wembley this term, if Derby make the Championship play-off final.
Rams boss Steve McClaren has indicated the England youth international will return to the club after his month's loan.
