as Leeds United winger Crisencio Somerville He tapped the ball past the Norwich goalkeeper to make the match 4-0.The club is finally confident of victory. On the way to Wembley for the Championship play-off final. This one-off match, played at England's most famous ground, is the last chance for the last team to be promoted from the Second Division to the Premier League.
meanwhile English football top division status It may seem like a giant carrot on the end of a stick, The financial rewards for the so-called “richest match in soccer'' are also very attractive..
Which teams will be playing in the Premier League next season?
In the championship, the two winning teams first and second (This year it was Leicester and Ipswich) automatically promoted,on the other hand, Finished in 3rd to 6th place (Leeds, Southampton, West Brom, Norwich) have to play in the playoffs.
To advance to the finals, teams must play the following matches: Semi-final 2nd leg, one game will be played at home and one game will be played away. The aggregate winner of each match will qualify for the final at Wembley. Leeds and Norwich previously drew 0-0 at Carrow Road this year. Leeds returned home and defeated their opponents 4-0.. Southampton and West Brom also ended in goalless draws. The first leg and return game will be played at St Mary's Stadium on the south coast on Friday 17th May.
When is the Championship Playoff Final?
The match, between Leeds United and either Southampton or West Brom, will take place at Wembley Stadium on the 19th. Kickoff is Saturday, May 26th at 3pm local time (10am ET, 7am PT).
How much prize money will the winner of the Championship Playoff Final receive?
According to Wembley's official website, the winner of the match said:Receive approximately 100 million pounds ($127 million) upon promotion Premier League” is “almost” [doubling] If the club remains in the league for one season. ”
In addition to this, the compensation is estimated to be: Winner of TV deal will receive £265 million ($470 million)sponsorships and additional sources of income.
And the money doesn't stop there: Deloitte's Sports Business Group says winners will receive cash prizes. Another £170m ($211m) over three seasons “Projected” Increases own commercial income and game day income 'Secure Premier League central income', which would rise to $360m (£290m) if the club avoids relegation in the first season.bucket full of cash and A ticket to the Premier League? It's no wonder there's so much pressure on the team, which is finishing up in England's second division in the tough post-season.