Socceroos duo's Premier League dream dashed as Hull beat Middlesbrough
Hull City has been promoted to the English Premier League after defeating Middlesbrough in the EFL Championship play-off final. The match ended in a 1-0 victory for Hull, with a late goal from Oli McBurnie securing their promotion. Middlesbrough's players, including Socceroos Riley McGree and Sammy Silvera, faced disappointment after controlling much of the game but failing to score.
- ▪Hull City won the EFL Championship play-off final against Middlesbrough, earning promotion to the Premier League.
- ▪Middlesbrough had a chance to compete after Southampton was expelled from the playoffs for spying.
- ▪Oli McBurnie scored the decisive goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time.
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Hull City promoted to EPL after beating Middlesbrough in EFL Championship play-off final at WembleyTopic:SoccerSun 24 May 2026 at 6:44amSun 24 May 2026 at 6:44amSun 24 May 2026 at 6:44amSocceroo Riley McGree (right) played 76 minutes in Middlesbrough's Championship playoff final defeat to Hull City. (AP: PA/Adam Davy)In short:Hull City have been promoted to the English Premier League after beating Middlesbrough in EFL Championship play-off final at Wembley.Southampton beat Middlesbrough in the semifinals, but were expelled from the play-offs after being found guilty of spying on three teams during the season.Coventry and Ipswich Town earned automatic promotion to the English Premier League after finishing first and second on the EFL Championship League…
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