Football fans from the Isle of Wight were among the jubilant crowd cheering on Southampton FC at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, May 26.

A 1-0 victory over Leeds United in the Championship play-off final saw Saints secure their place back in the Premier League.

For Islander Ryan Holland and his son Nico, eight, there was double the reason to celebrate.

After travelling to the capital to watch the game, the pair also ended up staying in the same hotel as the Saints squad.

Isle of Wight County Press: From left: Nico, Southampton defender Jan Bednarek and Ryan Holland.From left: Nico, Southampton defender Jan Bednarek and Ryan Holland. (Image: Ryan Holland)

Isle of Wight County Press: Nico, eight, with his Southampton flag at Wembley.Nico, eight, with his Southampton flag at Wembley. (Image: Ryan Holland)

Defender Jan Bednarek was kind enough to pose for a picture with both of them.

Ryan said: "It really was a special day. Something Nico will always remember for sure".

It was also a memorable occasion for Orla, nine, from Newport, who went to watch the match with her dad, Jack McLoughlin.

Saints' victory ensured that her first ever visit to Wembley was one to remember!

Isle of Wight County Press:  Orla, nine, from Newport, who went to watch the match with her dad, Jack McLoughlin. Orla, nine, from Newport, who went to watch the match with her dad, Jack McLoughlin. (Image: Grace Sewell)

Isle of Wight County Press: Wembley Stadium, before kick off.Wembley Stadium, before kick off. (Image: Ryan Holland)

On the pitch, it was Adam Armstrong who struck the decisive goal in the 24th minute.

Victory means Saints return to the top flight at the first time of asking, after a one year absence.

It also marks the second South Coast promotion this season, with Saints' rivals and League One champions Portsmouth earning a place in the Championship next year.