Leeds United in a thrilling Premier League clash. The Saints displayed their resilience and determination as they battled against the formidable Leeds side.
The match started off with both teams showing great attacking intent, but it was Southampton who took the lead through an early goal from Che Adams. Leeds fought back valiantly and equalized through a well-taken strike from Patrick Bamford.
Daniel Farke has guided his side to an impressive season and if they don’t go up automatically, they would be the first team to earn more than 90 points and not finish in the Championship’s top two since Sunderland in 1998.
That year, the Black Cats lost arguably the greatest play-off final of all time against Charlton and Leeds will be wary of the banana skins awaiting in the 2024 play-offs should they not get the favour they need from the Terriers.
They will play fifth-placed West Brom in the semi-final of the Championship playoffs with promotion to the Premier League still on the cards. 
Jan Bednarek centrally as the marshall of it all.
The other play-off semi-final will see fourth-placed Southampton take on fifth-placed West Brom, who Leeds will face at Wembley if they can beat Norwich.
Former Leeds manager Simon Grayson, speaking to the BBC after Leeds lost to Southampton, said: ‘Everybody in this stadium (Elland Road) will be absolutely devastated how it’s ended up because they wanted automatic promotion.
After being relegated from the Premier League last season, Leeds have fallen just short of automatic promotion back up from the Championship.
Daniel Farke’s side finished the regular season in third and will now face Norwich City in the semi-final play-offs in their attempt to return back to the top flight.
However, Southampton refused to be deterred and continued to press forward, eventually regaining the lead with a clinical finish from Stuart Armstrong. The Saints' defense held firm in the face of relentless pressure from Leeds, ensuring that they emerged victorious at the final whistle.
This win not only boosts Southampton's confidence but also demonstrates their ability to compete with some of the top teams in the league. It was truly a memorable performance that will be celebrated by fans for weeks to come.
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