Leeds United vs Southampton - Championship play-off final: Live score, team news and updates as both teams eye an immediate return to the top-flight in the £180m showdown

It's a beautiful day for a match down at Wembley and supporters are making their way into the famous old ground for the fixture.

We'll be bringing you the team when the squads are announced in just a few minutes.

Legendary Leeds boss Don Revie passed away 35 years ago today. While at the club he claimed two First Division titles, the FA Cup, League Cup and a host of other honours.

For the younger generation, which I count myself among - just - he's probably best remebered for his iconic war of words with former Nottingham Forest boss Brian Clough.

Southampton have also honoured one of their supporters and gifted them with an amazing experience this afternoon.

In attendance for the Saints will be 17-year-old Jess, has had to face a range of complex and challenging situations in recent years, having been a carer for her disabled brother, Ben, who sadly passed away in 2022.

She was just seven years old when she started caring for her brother and was struggling to find a balance between school life and caring responsibilities.

She said:

Let's go back to supporters as there will be two very lucky fans in the crowd today, who have both been gifted tickets, a stadium tour and the chance to meet some former players from either team by the EFL and their respective clubs.

Leeds fan Leslie, a former RAF navigator used to fly Lancaster bombers in World War II and has been attending home games at Elland Road for over 50 years. He is club's oldest season ticket holder.

Joining Leslie today will be his son Steve along with friends and fellow Leeds supporters Anne and Susan.

Steve said:

Southampton players are out onto the pitch at Wembley in their smart casual attire. No Spice Boy outfits here or awful double denim number I seem to recall Barcelona being a fan of.

A simple t-shirt and chino combo. I'm a fan!

Alright, now onto the Saints, who have found themselves in the play-offs despite enjoying a 22-game unbeaten run during the campaign.

Russell Martin's side struggled to consistency towards the end of the season and ended up in fourth place. Though, their points tally of 87 is nothing to scoff at.

Nine days ago they booked their place in the play-off final with a dominant 3-1 win over West Brom that had St Mary's rocking and the manager urged his side to bring that same energy to the capital.

Appreciate it's been pretty Leeds heavy at the minute but this discovery was a good one. Among the people who will cheering on Daniel Farke's side this afternoon will be none other than Paris Hilton. Yes, Paris Hilton.

She's apparently really into the club and posted a video of herself ahead of the fixture, saying: 'I'll be rooting for you wearing my jersey.'

Here she is and a host of other famous faces, including actor Will Ferrell.

Here are some of those Leeds supporters I was just talking about. Great scenes of fans at Kings Cross station earlier.

Will they be travelling back up north in good spirits?

Leeds must seemingly conquer an mystical force in order to prevail against the Saints and return to the Premier League.

The Yorkshire oytfit have been unsuccessful in six-play-off attempts.

Today, they face a side who did the double over them this season but the 35,000 Leeds fans making the trip down from the north will be hopeful of making history.

For more on Leeds' sorry play-off run, check out the below.

Good afternoon and welcome to Mail Sport's coverage of the Championship play-off final at Wembley and what a final it is.

Two clubs relegated from the Premier League last season go head-to-head to try and and make an immediate return. That neither side managed to finish in the top two shows just how strong the division is these days.

Leeds and Southampton actually faced each other on the final day of the campaign but today's affair is sure to be an altogether different occasion.

We'll be bringing you all the news and updates ahead of the 3pm kick-off and then all the action when the game gets underway.

Let's go!