Championship play-off final: Hull face Middlesbrough for Premier League place after Spygate saga
Hull City and Middlesbrough are set to compete for a place in the Premier League following a controversial Spygate scandal. Middlesbrough was reinstated for the play-off final despite losing in the semi-finals, prompting Hull to threaten legal action if they lose. Both teams have not played in the top flight since the 2016-17 season.
- ▪Hull City and Middlesbrough are vying for a Premier League spot in the Championship play-off final.
- ▪Middlesbrough was reinstated for the final despite a semi-final loss due to the Spygate scandal involving Southampton.
- ▪Hull defeated Millwall over two legs to reach the final, while Middlesbrough finished the season fifth in the Championship.
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