LONDON, May 26 (Reuters) - Southampton won promotion back to the Premier League on Sunday after beating Leeds United 1-0 in the Championship playoff final at Wembley Stadium, earning an immediate return to England’s top tier following relegation in 2023.
SAINTS are BACK pic.twitter.com/EY9IVAEfzP
— Southam(P)ton FC (@SouthamptonFC) May 26, 2024
Adam Armstrong goal vs. Leeds United promotes Southampton to Premier League
Adam Armstrong was the Southampton matchwinner as his first-half goal was enough to see off a Leeds side that struggled to muster a meaningful response, with substitute Daniel James coming closest after his shot hit the bar late in the second half.
"Southampton announce their Wembley arrival!"
Clinical from Adam Armstrong! pic.twitter.com/OZNRw7Nzft— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) May 26, 2024
SO CLOSE!
Dan James' effort CRASHES against the crossbar! pic.twitter.com/xTXmo4qu9B— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) May 26, 2024
Southampton will join Leicester City and Ipswich Town in the Premier League next season, the latter being promoted after a 22-year absence from the top flight, while Leicester also returned to the Premier League at the first attempt after relegation last year.
(Reporting by Samuel Indyk; Editing by Tomasz Janowski)
