Southampton is aiming for an immediate return to the Premier League through the Championship playoffs, but facing West Brom in a two-legged semi-final will be no easy task.
After holding a position within the play-off spots for most of the season, West Brom faced a precarious situation following consecutive defeats to Sunderland, Leicester, and Sheffield Wednesday.
Their chances hung on a must-win game against Preston on the final day, which they successfully navigated under Carlos Corberán’s guidance, setting up a semi-final showdown against a Southampton team that finished 12 points ahead of them.
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Ending the season with 75 points, West Brom improved by nine points compared to the previous season.
Their defensive strength was notable, with only 47 goals conceded, fewer than any team except for champions Leicester and third-placed Leeds.
Since Corberán took charge on October 29, 2022, the team has managed 22 clean sheets in 38 home games, presenting a formidable challenge for Southampton.
Conversely, Southampton’s season was marked by inconsistency.
After an impressive 25-match unbeaten run in all competitions, which positioned them as promotion contenders, their form dipped dramatically.
Leicester, Leeds, and Ipswich’s faltering performances offered hope, but a series of three consecutive losses dashed their promotion aspirations directly, relegating them to the play-offs in pursuit of an immediate return to the Premier League.
