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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 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.

Wrexham forward Josh Windass has hit out at the EFL's decision to maintain the current play-off structure following the shock expulsion of Southampton. The Red Dragons star believes the entire bracket should be reset, an outcome that would see the Hollywood-owned club handed a surprise lifeline in their quest for top-flight football.

The already thrilling race for the final promotion spot to the Premier League has taken a dramatic turn.