Alan Pardew was appointed as the Saints' new manager and signed a three-year contract. On 28 March 2010, Southampton defeated Carlisle United 1–4 at Wembley to win the Football League Trophy.
Alan Pardew was appointed as the Saints' new manager and signed a three-year contract. Subsequently, on 28 March 2010, Southampton secured a resounding 1–4 win over Carlisle United at Wembley to claim the Football League Trophy.