Championship Play-Offs Yield Goalless Draws, Setting Stage for Tense Second Legs

West Brom and Southampton's stalemate reflects a day of defensive resilience across the Championship semi-finals.

West Brom and Southampton ended their first leg in a goalless draw, with both teams missing key opportunities to score.
Goalkeeper Alex McCarthy starred for Southampton, making crucial saves to keep the match even.
The match at The Hawthorns saw intense moments, but neither team could break the deadlock.
Other Championship play-off, Norwich vs Leeds, also concluded without goals, highlighting a day of tight defenses.
The results set up highly anticipated second legs, with all teams still in contention for a spot in the final at Wembley.