Southampton Secure Premier League Return with Championship Play-Off Final Victory

Southampton Player Ratings: 4-2-3-1

The Saints Triumph in Style at Wembley

Southampton made a triumphant return to the Premier League after a 1-0 victory over Leeds United at Wembley Stadium. The Saints dominated the match from start to finish, securing an immediate return to the top flight following their relegation last season.

Key Moments

The match's only goal came in the 52nd minute when Nathan Tella fired home from close range after being set up by Che Adams. Leeds had a chance to equalize late in the game, but Ian Poveda hit the post with a free kick.

Southampton Player Ratings

Fraser Forster (GK): 8/10

Made some crucial saves to keep Leeds at bay.

Tino Livramento (RB): 7/10

Solid defensively and provided width down the right flank.

Jack Stephens (CB): 7/10

Strong in the air and cleared several dangerous crosses.

Lyanco (CB): 7/10

Read the game well and intercepted several Leeds attacks.

Romain Perraud (LB): 7/10

Linked up well with Adams and provided several dangerous crosses.

James Ward-Prowse (CM): 8/10

Controlled the midfield and set up several chances.

Oriol Romeu (CM): 8/10

Excellent defensively and broke up Leeds' attacks.

Nathan Tella (RW): 8/10

Scored the winning goal and caused Leeds problems throughout.

Che Adams (ST): 7/10

Led the line well and created several chances.

Mohamed Elyounoussi (LW): 7/10

Provided width and created several chances.

Armando Broja (SUB): 6/10

Added fresh legs and energy to the Southampton attack.