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McBurnie fires Hull to Premier League promotion with late goal

Hull City have secured their return to the Premier League following a dramatic 1-0 victory over Middlesbrough in the Championship play-off final. In a match defined by high stakes and suffocating heat at Wembley, a single moment of late drama proved enough to end the Tigers' near decade-long wait for top-flight football.

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Millwall v Hull City - Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Semi-Final Second Leg

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Southampton appeal rejected as Middlesbrough reach play-off final

Southampton have lost their appeal against expulsion from the Championship play-off final following the recent spying scandal. An EFL arbitration panel upheld the initial decision to remove the club from the play-offs, meaning Middlesbrough will now replace them to face Hull City at Wembley this Saturday, with a lucrative spot in the Premier League at stake.

Hull City v Millwall - Sky Bet Championship

Hull owner demands Premier League promotion after spying scandal

Hull City owner Acun Ilicali has sensationally called for his club to be granted automatic promotion to the Premier League following the disqualification of Southampton from the Championship play-off final. The Tigers were originally scheduled to face the Saints at Wembley, but a spying scandal has thrown the post-season into unprecedented chaos, resulting in a showdown against Middlesbrough being scheduled.

Southampton v Ipswich Town - Sky Bet Championship

Southampton CEO apologises for Spygate but slams playoff expulsion punishment

Southampton CEO Phil Parsons has issued a formal apology following the club's sensational expulsion from the Championship play-offs, admitting they were wrong to spy on Middlesbrough. However, the Saints chief has launched a fierce defence of the club, claiming the punishment far outweighs previous sanctions handed to the likes of Leeds United and Chelsea.