Southampton secured their place in the Championship play-off final after a decisive 3-1 victory over West Bromwich Albion at St Mary's Stadium. Will Smallbone opened the scoring for the Saints, followed by two goals from Adam Armstrong, including one from the penalty spot. The win means Southampton will face Leeds United at Wembley on May 26, with both teams aiming to return to the Premier League at the first attempt. The match, which kicked off at 20:00 BST, was marked by strong support from Southampton fans and a notable performance by the team under the management of Russell Martin. Southampton, who finished the season with 87 points, demonstrated their superiority with Armstrong's brace.
Albion fans, the three times we’ve lost in the play offs before we’ve been promoted the very next season. We will come again. #wba
"Wembley, unbelievable" 😍 Adam Armstrong and Will Smallbone react to beating West Brom in the Championship play-off semi-final! https://t.co/pab1LeQLDr
The Saints are marching all the way to Wembley! 🔜 😇 They will face Leeds in the playoff final next Sunday⚔️ #BBCFootball #BBCEFL https://t.co/2HabhNizb2
SOUTHAMPTON INTO CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYOFF FINAL after beating West Brom 3-1. Led by an Adam Armstrong brace—and fueled by the passion of some puppet-and-prosthetic-leg-wielding fans—Saints to face Leeds at Wembley on May 26, both sides out to return to PL at 1st attempt. 🔴⚪️ https://t.co/MExN5zPxw2
Southampton have reached the Championship play-off final where they will face Leeds United at Wembley ✨ https://t.co/XHQnoNeIAg
Great win by @southamptonfc with a bunch of Saints fans trying to ruin it. Embarrassing and pathetic. Even the fans going on the pitch at all is pathetic, we haven't done anything yet, we have a final to play yet or it means nothing. Take a long hard look in the mirror.
SOUTHAMPTON INTO CHAMPIONSHIP PLAYOFF FINAL after beating West Brom 3-0. Led by an Adam Armstrong brace—and fueled by the passion of some puppet-and-prosthetic-leg-wielding fans—Saints to face Leeds at Wembley on May 26, both sides out to return to PL at 1st attempt. 🔴⚪️ https://t.co/1IzWbkYahJ
Southampton 3 West Brom 1 (agg 3-1): Saints march into Championship play-off final & gear up for Leeds clash at Wembley https://t.co/cqBxQI28KG
A party atmosphere inside St Mary's as Saints March On. Southampton are heading to Wembley for a showdown with Leeds United in the Championship play-off final. #Saints #SaintsFC #Southampton Full match reaction - https://t.co/WR1vsD0wX5 https://t.co/zQRsJ8wUkY
Full-time scenes at St.Marys as Southampton beat West Brom 3-1! Next stop: Wembley 🏟️ https://t.co/XPN0d9wFzW
My gripe with the Championship play-offs has always been that the teams finishing 3rd and 4th should get an advantage. On that basis, justice has prevailed with Leeds (90 pts) and Southampton (87) in the final at the expense of WBA (75) and Norwich (73).
Albion's season is over. #wba Listen to the fans ➡️ https://t.co/QugkzNA57c https://t.co/agepoEG6XF
Full-time scenes at St.Marys as Southampton beat West Brom 3-0! Next stop: Wembley 🏟️ https://t.co/10QZnRq7Zk
All a bit much for them tonight. Tired legs and tired minds. Playoffs was a massive bonus given what the season could have been like. We now have a solid owner and a top manger. And I stood in the away end tonight with my dad, my favourite place, and that’s what matters #wba https://t.co/RpygBuXxcv
A week from Sunday at Wembley with a return to the Premier League on the line: Leeds vs. Southampton ⚔️ https://t.co/aGhIQp1xr6
Southampton breeze past West Bromwich Albion at St Mary's Stadium. Two goals from Adam Armstrong after Will Smallbone's opener book Russell Martin's side a date with Leeds United in the Championship play-off final at Wembley. #SaintsFC https://t.co/8yLMONHhFm
Full-time at St. Mary's. https://t.co/bdqd6374Bh
Southampton are going to Wembley. Adam Armstrong seals it from the penalty spot. 🎥 @SkyFootball https://t.co/CQ3mNhIx60
Adam Armstrong from the spot for Southampton! 💫 https://t.co/koZVDug8uI
🚨 NEW: Rishi Sunak watching Southampton’s play-off semi final tonight https://t.co/agR5vUIiy2
Southampton are edging closer to Wembley. Adam Armstrong arrows a second into the far corner. Is that game over? 🎥 @SkyFootball https://t.co/xQQ4DEO3bb
"One GIANT step towards the Premier League" 🤩 Adam Armstrong with a brilliant finish to double the Saints lead! 🎯 https://t.co/rTeL3zsAHG
Advantage Southampton! Will Smallbone has put the Saints ahead against West Brom in their Championship play-off semi-final. #BBCEFL https://t.co/KWnkYAKycC
[📺LIVE - 21H00] 🇬🇧 #EFL #Championship ⚽️ Southampton - West Bromwich Albion en direct sur beIN SPORTS MAX 4
Hello and welcome to tonight’s coverage of the second leg of the second Championship play-off semi-final. Southampton take on West Brom in Championship play-offs, kick-off 20:00 BST https://t.co/bUspItXcVo #Saints #SaintsFC #Southampton
Southampton v West Brom: Championship playoff semi-final, second leg – live https://t.co/mrUexGciwS
How to watch Southampton 🆚 West Brom: TV channel and live stream #SOUWBA https://t.co/N2fMyvnTOI
Here’s how Southampton welcomed their team ahead of tonight’s play-off semi final second leg against West Brom #Saintsfc https://t.co/DMLrbTrwOj
Who will book their place in the play-off final? 🤔 Watch Southampton 🆚 West Brom live on Sky Sports Football from 7pm 🍿 https://t.co/qc5NTXOzbP
[📺LIVE - 21H00] 🇬🇧 #EFL #Championship ⚽️ Leeds United - Norwich en direct sur beIN SPORTS MAX 6
Southampton 🆚 West Brom ⏰ Kick-off time 📺 How to watch 🤕 Team news ❓ Prediction 💰 Match odds Championship play-off preview #SOUWBA https://t.co/LQrpmECtHx