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Southampton secured promotion to the Premier League by defeating Leeds United 1-0 in the Championship playoff final at Wembley, thanks to Adam Armstrong's first-half goal. The victory ensures Southampton a financial windfall and an immediate return to the top tier after relegation in 2023. Leeds, despite finishing third in the regular season, failed to secure promotion through the playoffs for the sixth time.
Southampton secured a return to the Premier League by defeating Leeds 1-0 in the Championship playoff final at Wembley Stadium, earning an estimated £140 million in future earnings. Adam Armstrong's 24th-minute goal sealed the win, marking Southampton's third victory over Leeds this season. Leeds, despite finishing third in the regular season, failed to secure promotion for the sixth time via playoffs.
Coventry City and Luton Town faced off in the Championship Playoff final at Wembley Stadium for a chance at promotion to the Premier League. After 90 minutes and extra time, the match went to penalties. The winner of the playoff could earn at least £170 million, but the focus will be on maintaining their position in the top-flight league. Luton Town won the match 1-0 after extra time, securing their promotion to the Premier League.
Luton Town, a club that was in the fifth tier of English soccer nine years ago, is now just one victory away from promotion to the Premier League. The club's string of unlikely promotions has them dreaming of $100 million payouts.