A 420 billion won goal in the 95th minute! Huddersfield Town promoted to the EPL for the first time in nine years... thrilling 1-0 victory over Middlesbrough

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A 420 billion won goal 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 dramatic late goal.

On the 23rd (Korean time), Huddersfield Town defeated Middlesbrough 1-0 in the 2025-2026 English Championship (second division) Play-off (PO) final held at Wembley Stadium in London, UK. Oliver McBurnie scored the winning goal in stoppage time, delivering the promotion gift to his team, Huddersfield Town.

As a result, Huddersfield Town 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 been relegated to the third division, but survived thanks to a superior goal difference.

However, in just one season, Huddersfield Town not only survived but also achieved promotion to the EPL. As a result, Huddersfield Town will earn enormous revenue. According to UK-based Deloitte, a team promoted to the EPL can earn a minimum of 250 million pounds (approximately 420 billion won). If the team successfully remains in the first division in the following season, the revenue will increase to 365 million pounds (approximately 740 billion won).

Huddersfield Town's journey was as thrilling as the result. In the fifth minute of stoppage time, with the score tied at 0-0, striker McBurnie scored a goal and roared. After winning the midfield battle, Huddersfield Town immediately launched an attack through the flanks, 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, took a shot and sealed the victory. The Huddersfield Town fans gathered at Wembley Stadium let out loud cheers, seemingly certain of the victory. McBurnie also performed a shirt-removal celebration. In the remaining time, Huddersfield Town held off the opponent's attacks and succeeded in 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 been confirmed for 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, and West Ham will face Leeds United on the same day.

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