Southampton

Adam Lallana, decorated with Premier League and Champions League honors, has made a nostalgic switch back to his first club, Southampton, as they ascend back into the top tier. First aligning with Southampton at just 12 years old, Lallana became a linchpin in the team across 14 transformative years before his big move to Liverpool for £25 million in 2014. During his initial stint at Southampton, Lallana took to the field 265 times, finding the net 60 times, and was pivotal in their meteoric rise from League One to the…

Southampton clinched an immediate comeback to the Premier League thanks to Adam Armstrong's pivotal goal against Leeds United in the Championship play-off final. Armstrong, the top scorer for Saints, netted the winning goal at Wembley Stadium, propelling Russell Martin's team back into the top tier. Despite the 197 goals scored together during the season, it was that single goal that determined the outcome of the match. Southampton, Leicester City, and Ipswich Town have all managed to secure promotion to the Premier…

Southampton crushed West Brom 3-1 in a riveting match at St. Mary's, securing a slot in the Championship play-off final against Leeds United. Leeds thrashed Norwich City 4-0 at Elland Road a day earlier, claiming their spot at Wembley, where they will face Southampton on May 26. The first leg between Southampton and West Brom was a stalemate, but the Saints showed their superiority in the end. Russell Martin's team dominated possession in the first half, with David Brooks coming close to scoring, hitting the post.…