Southampton's Promotion to Premier League
Southampton secures immediate return to Premier League by beating Leeds 1-0 in Championship playoff final at Wembley Stadium. Leeds' playoff woes continue as they fail to secure promotion despite finishing third in the regular season.
Key Points
- Southampton secured promotion by beating Leeds 1-0 in the Championship playoff final
- An uplift of 140 million pounds in future earnings is guaranteed for Southampton
- Leeds missed out on promotion despite finishing third in the regular season
Pros
- Securing an immediate return to the lucrative Premier League
- Guaranteed uplift of 140 million pounds in future earnings from broadcast revenue and prize money
Cons
- Leeds' playoff woes continue as they fail to secure promotion despite finishing third in the regular season