Saints secure Premier League return

Southampton secured promotion to the Barclays Premier League with a 4-0 win over Coventry City in front of a jubilant sell-out crowd at St Mary’s.

Sat, 28 Apr, 2012 - 15:35

Southampton secured promotion to the Barclays Premier League with a 4-0 win over Coventry City in front of a jubilant sell-out crowd at St Mary’s.

After enduring a nervy start in which Coventry created chances, Southampton took control of their fate with two goals in three minutes.

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