Southampton F.C. secured an English Premier League promotion, and an enormous monetary windfall, on Sunday.
Within the English Championship League playoff closing dubbed the richest sport on the planet, Southampton striker Adam Armstrong scored a aim on the 24-minute mark, serving to the Saints earn a 1-0 victory over Leeds United.
Based on Deloitte’s Sports activities Enterprise Group, Southampton will obtain £140M ($177M) over the following three seasons by way of “projected will increase in matchday, broadcast and business income.” Ben Morse of CNN added this determine will enhance to £305M ($386M) if the membership avoids relegation subsequent season.
Southampton joins Leicester Metropolis and Ipswich City as the one groups to earn a Premier League promotion. After the victory, Saints defender and captain Jack Stephens could not comprise his feelings.
“I am so proud to be captain of this membership. I am so happy with the boys as we speak, I believe they have been unbelievable,” Stephens instructed Sky Sports activities, through Morse.” I believe we most likely did not play our greatest sport as we speak however we confirmed a special facet. A number of individuals have doubted us over this season. Can we defend? Can we dig in? I believe we actually confirmed that as we speak.”
In the meantime, the loss is one other enormous disappointment for Leeds United. Per ESPN, this was the sixth time the membership failed to maneuver as much as the Premier League by way of the playoffs.
So as to add salt to the wound, Leeds United completed third within the English League Championship within the common season however misplaced 5 of its final six video games, lacking out on the automated Premier League promotion.
Southampton additionally had Leeds United’s quantity this season. Along with successful at Wembley Stadium, the Saints beat the Whites of their residence and highway matches.
