Southampton defeated Leeds United 1-0 at Wembley to earn a spot back in the Premier League at the first attempt.
The game-winning goal in the first half of Sunday’s Sky Bet Championship play-off final was scored by Adam Armstrong.
After their last relegation from the top flight in 2005, it took Southampton seven years to make a comeback. However, this time, they efficiently secured their return under the management of Russell Martin.
Meanwhile, Leeds United will remain in the second tier for another season, as Southampton emerged victorious at Wembley.
Southampton took the lead in the 24th minute when Armstrong received a smart pass from Will Smallbone and fired a low shot past Illan Meslier, marking his fourth goal against Leeds this season.
Despite Daniel Farke making several changes in the second half to revive his team’s chances, one of his substitutes, Dan James, came agonizingly close to equalizing in the 84th minute, hitting the underside of the crossbar before the ball bounced clear.
However, Saints easily returned to the Premier League, condemning Leeds to their sixth straight play-off loss. There would be no comeback.
SAINTS are BACK 🆙 pic.twitter.com/EY9IVAEfzP
— Southam(P)ton FC (@SouthamptonFC) May 26, 2024
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