Former Reading FC keepers in Premier League after Southampton win

 

The Saints won 1-0 thanks to a goal from Adam Armstrong in the first half, guaranteeing them instant promotion back to the top division.

McCarthy, 34, came up through the ranks in Berkshire to play over 75 games with the Royals. Although he didn’t play in the league until April, McCarthy was a part of Russell Martin’s team in all three playoff games and the last five regular season games.

After almost 200 games, it signaled the conclusion of his ninth campaign on the south coast.

Shane Long, a former teammate of Southampton’s, was present at Wembley to support Southampton.

After spending the previous season on loan at Reading, Lumley came to St Mary’s in the summer, but he only made four FA Cup appearances in his first season.

Southampton has made it to the Premier League along with Ipswich Town and Leicester City.