Leeds vs Southampton LIVE SCORE: Saints are BACK in the Premier League after Adam Armstrong scores £140MILLION winner
SOUTHAMPTON are BACK in the Premier League after Adam Armstrong scored the £140MILLION goal at Wembley.
Armstrong fired in the only goal of the game from inside the box after a well-worked move in the first-half.
In a cagey game, Dan James came closest to an equaliser - crashing a brilliant effort against the bar - but Leeds could not make their second-half pressure count.
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25. What a huge moment for The Saints.
Despite being second best for large parts of this game, they have taken their chance when it presented itself.
Smallbone threaded a ball for Armstrong to run onto and he neatly slotted it into the far corner to give Southampton the lead here at Wembley.
Goal - Adam Armstrong (Southampton)
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21. Southampton pass the ball around, looking to frustrate their opponents.
Leeds win the ball back and Smallbone is penalised for a foul.
Farke barks some orders from the touchline.
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19. Summerville is such a dangerous player in this Leeds side.
His skills and trickery can cause problems for any defence.
Southampton win a free kick in their own penalty area to take the pressure off.
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17. The sun is out once again at Wembley.
This is what we are more accustomed to when we see this showpiece of the Championship season.
Leeds are starting to flex their attacking muscle once again.
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15. The first goal in this final could be crucial.
While Southampton made a nervy start, they have grown into the game.
Whoever goes a goal down will have to chase this game which will no doubt leave gaps at the back.
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13. Smallbone goes for goal from the set piece.
Meslier makes a full stretch save at the expense of a corner.
Russell Martin's side have finally come to life in this final.
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11. The Saints start to put some pressure on the Leeds defence.
Armstrong makes a great run in behind the defence but Farke's side manage to get numbers back.
They have a free kick now in a dangerous position.
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9. Brooks is fouled towards the halfway line.
The referee has chosen to keep his cards in his pocket early on.
Southampton just cannot keep hold of the ball currently.
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7. Gnonto makes a driving run towards goal.
A challenge comes in just as he is about to shoot.
He manages to get a shot off but it trickles through to the keeper.
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5. Downes is penalised for a foul in a dangerous position.
The Saints are struggling with the high-tempo attacking.
This is a big chance for Leeds to test The Saints' keeper early on.
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3. Archie Gray picks the ball up and runs at goal.
As he gets to the edge of the box, he fires a shot off which goes narrowly wide of the goal.
Daniel Farke's side have started the better of the two teams.
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1. We are not used to seeing a rain-soaked play-off final.
It should make for an interesting playing surface.
Leeds start on the front foot, looking to get at The Saints.
Kick-off: Leeds Utd vs Southampton
We are underway at Wembley as the rain beats down.
The fans are enduring all four seasons in London this afternoon.
Leeds Utd get the game started.
Wembley atmosphere building for kick-off
It is expected to a packed house in the capital today.
As we edge closer to the game, both sets of fans are getting into full voice.
Wembley will be a cauldron of noise for this huge game.
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Leeds favourites for Premier League decider
Daniel Farke's side are fancied to book their place in the top-flight today.
Leeds - 11/10
Draw - 9/5
Southampton - 15/8
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The prize they both want
At a sun-drenched Wembley, the trophy sits teasing both sets of players.
Both sides will be hoping that they will get their hands on it later this afternoon.
It means silverware for the season and more importantly, a place in the Premier League next season.
Credit: Alamy Southampton subs:
13. Lumley, 14. Bree, 3. Manning, 24. Charles, 19. Rothwell, 23. Edozie, 20. Kamaldeen, 10. Adams, 11. Stewart
Southampton starting XI:
The big news for Saints is that Che Adams and Ross Stewart are both fit and make the bench.
1. McCarthy, 2. Walker-Peters, 5. Stephens, 4. Downes, 21. Harwood-Bellis, 35. Bednarek, 16. Smallbone, 7. Aribo, 9. Armstrong, 36. Brooks, 26. Fraser
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28. Darlow, 25. Byram, 33. Roberts, 6. Cooper, 17. Shackleton, 12. Anthony, 20. James, 30. Gelhardt, 49. Joseph
Leeds United starting XI:
Daniel Farke sticks to the same side that beat Norwich 4-0 in the semi-final second leg.
1. Meslier, 22. Gray, 3. Firpo, 14. Rodon, 4. Ampadu, 44. Gruev, 8. Kamara, 10. Summerville, 29. Gnonto, 24. Georginio, 7. Piroe
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Whites' fans craving return
Leeds United have always had a great love for top-flight football.
Over the years the gulf between the Premier League and Championship has become greater.
While Leeds' fans will be hoping to seal their return this afternoon, they will not want this to be a one-season wonder stay.
Saints' games full of goals
This season Russell Martin's side have had no issues in finding the back of the net.
One of their biggest problems has been stopping them going in at the other end of the pitch.
While The Saints have scored 87 goals, they have also conceded 63 goals in the process.
One thing you can usually guarantee with Southampton, nobody will witness a 0-0 draw.
Fans head to promised land
As both sets of fans head down Wembley way today, they hope to be taking their final steps back towards the Premier League.
Providing you go up, many feel the big day at the home of football is the best way to go up.
However, if you are not on the right side of the result, it can be a heartbreaking trip to the capital.
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Speaking about the biggest prize in football, Martin spoke about today’s game:
There is a real awareness in the group about the size of this game. It's an incredible privilege and we're looking to embrace the occasion because we might not get this chance again to potentially be a winner at Wembley. We have a level of responsibility with how high the stakes are, I've loved the preparation and the approach from the players, it's now over to them when they step over the white line on Sunday.
Russell Martin
