Adam Armstrong was the hero for Southampton, scoring the only goal that secured their promotion to the Premier League with a victory against Leeds United at the Championship play-off final in Wembley.
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Armstrong’s goal, which came in the 24th minute, marked his 24th of the season and was the key to Southampton’s success. Leeds began the match energetically, but it was Southampton who made the most of their opportunities.
Armstrong’s composed shot, set up by Will Smallbone’s precise pass, outsmarted Daniel Farke’s team, which has struggled to achieve promotion through the play-offs in their past six tries.
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Southampton, recognized for their controlled approach to the game, effectively managed the match even though they didn’t dominate possession.
Leeds had their chances, notably a significant early attempt by Archie Gray, the youngest Leeds player to compete at Wembley at 18 years old, and a late strike by Dan James that hit the crossbar. Despite these efforts, Leeds couldn’t penetrate the resilient Southampton defense, which held firm and ensured their ascent to the Premier League.
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