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Hull and Middlesbrough set for unique play-off final

Hull and Middlesbrough set for unique play-off final

Summary

Hull City and Middlesbrough will play each other in the Championship play-off final to decide which team will be promoted to the Premier League. Middlesbrough replaced Southampton in the final after Southampton was disqualified for spying on opponents. The match will take place at Wembley Stadium.

Key Facts

  • Southampton was removed from the play-offs due to spying on other teams.
  • Middlesbrough took Southampton’s place in the final after winning against them in the semi-finals.
  • Hull City has reached the play-off final for the third time and aims to win promotion again.
  • Hull City’s manager is Sergej Jakirovic, who joined the club this season.
  • Hull beat Millwall 2-0 to reach the final but will be without injured forward Kyle Joseph.
  • Middlesbrough’s season was eventful, with a manager change from Rob Edwards to Kim Hellberg.
  • Middlesbrough was one of the top teams during the season and is now back in the play-off final.
  • The winner of the final will earn promotion to the Premier League, viewed as a very valuable prize.
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