May 27, 2024 (Newswire.com) - On the
Championship promotion play-offs
In the finals.
Leeds United Football Club
0-1 to Southampton, sadly missing out on promotion.
In this crucial promotion playoff final, Southampton defeated Leeds United 1-0 with tenacious defense and effective offense. Leeds United were unable to break through their opponent's defense despite fighting hard throughout the match and eventually missed out on promotion.
According to Squawka, Leeds United became the first Championship side since Sunderland in the 97/98 season to finish with 90 points but miss out on promotion. Leeds United amassed 90 points in the Championship this season after an impressive run, but failed to do so in the promotion play-offs.
Sunderland also scored 90 points in the 97/98 season, but unfortunately failed to get promoted. However, the Black Cats managed to get promoted to the Premier League the following season by winning the league title with an outstanding 105 points.
