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A goal worth 420 billion won erupted in the 95th minute, just three minutes before the final whistle. Huddersfield Town secured promotion to the English Premier League (EPL) for the first time in nine years, thanks to a last-minute winner.
On the 23rd (Korean time), Huddersfield Town secured a thrilling 1-0 victory over Middlesbrough in the 2025-2026 English Championship (second division) Play-Off (PO) final held at Wembley Stadium in London, UK. Oliver McBurnie scored the decisive goal in stoppage time, delivering a promotion gift to his team, Huddersfield Town.
As a result, Huddersfield Town has returned to the EPL, England's top division, for the first time in nine years. Huddersfield Town was relegated to the second division in the 2016-2017 season, and key players such as Harry Maguire (Manchester United) and Andy Robertson (Liverpool) left the team at that time. Due to the weakened team strength, they struggled to return to the first division.
In fact, Huddersfield Town barely survived in the Championship last season, finishing 21st in the league. They finished with 49 points, the same as Luton Town in 22nd place, which would have meant relegation to the third division, but they survived thanks to a superior goal difference.
However, in just one season, Huddersfield Town not only survived but also secured promotion to the EPL. As a result, Huddersfield Town is set to earn enormous revenue. According to UK firm Deloitte, a team promoted to the EPL can earn a minimum of 250 million pounds (approximately 420 billion won). If the team successfully avoids relegation in the following season, revenue could increase to 365 million pounds (approximately 740 billion won).
Huddersfield Town's journey was as thrilling as the result. With the score tied 0-0, striker McBurnie scored in the fifth minute of stoppage time and roared in celebration. After winning the midfield battle, Huddersfield Town immediately launched an attack down the flank, and substitute Yuga Hirakawa delivered a sharp cross from the left side of the penalty box.
Although the Middlesbrough goalkeeper blocked the cross, the ball did not travel far. McBurnie, positioned in front of the goal, fired a shot to seal the victory. The Huddersfield Town fans gathered at Wembley Stadium let out a loud roar, seemingly certain of victory. McBurnie also performed his shirt-off celebration. In the remaining time, Huddersfield Town held off the opponent's attacks and succeeded in securing promotion to the EPL.
As a result, Coventry City in first place, Ipswich Town in second place, and Huddersfield Town, which won the promotion PO, will all compete in the EPL next season.
On the other hand, Wolverhampton Wanderers in 20th place (last) and Burnley in 19th place have confirmed their relegation from the EPL. With one match remaining, Tottenham Hotspur in 17th place (38 points) and West Ham United in 18th place (36 points) are engaged in a fierce battle to avoid relegation. In the final 38th round to be held on the 25th, Tottenham will face Everton, while West Ham will play against Leeds United on the same day.
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