Wembley Stadium is locked and loaded to host an absolute blockbuster as Hull City and Middlesbrough collide in the EFL Championship playoff final, both hunting for a coveted spot in the Premier League.
The high-stakes final was originally slated to feature Hull City against Southampton, who had narrowly defeated Middlesbrough 2-1 in the semifinal. However, in a shocking twist following that match, Saints were hit with corporate espionage accusations for spying on their opponent’s training sessions. As a result, Southampton was sensationally disqualified from the playoffs, completely crushing their promotion hopes.
With automatic promotion spots already secured by league champions Coventry City and runners-up Ipswich Town, Hull City and Middlesbrough will battle it out today at Wembley for the final remaining ticket to the pinnacle of English soccer.
7'- Not much happening at the beginning (0-0)
It has been a quiet opening few minutes at Wembley, with Boro dictating the tempo and dominating possession but failing to carve out any real danger so far.
2'- First chance for Middlesbrough (0-0)
Middlesbrough start off controlling possession and generated the first real chance of the match via a dangerous cross, but Pandur safely plucked the ball out of the air to diffuse the threat.
GAME ON!
The game between Hull City and Middlesbrough is underway!
Players are on the pitch!
Players from both teams are on the field. Everything is ready for the start of the match!
Head-to-head record
Hull City and Middlesbrough have squared off 31 times since 2007, with Boro holding a razor-thin advantage in the historic matchup. In their overall head-to-head record, Middlesbrough has claimed 15 victories compared to Hull City’s 11 wins, with the two sides splitting the points on just five occasions.
Both teams doing warm up activities
Players for both sides have taken the field for warmups at Wembley Stadium!
Middlesbrough lineup confirmed!
Middlesbrough's starting XI: Brynn; Ayling, Fry, Malanda; Brittain, Morris, Browne, Targett; Whittaker, McGree; Strelec.
Hull City lineup confirmed!
Hull City's starting XI: Pandur; Ajayi, Egan, Hughes; Coyle, Slater, Crooks, Giles; Belloumi, Millar; McBurnie.
Kickoff time and where to watch
Hull City vs Middlesbrough will get underway at Wembley Stadium at 10:30 AM (ET).
Paramount+ will be the option to watch Hull City vs Middlesbrough in the USA.
Hull City and Middlesbrough clash in EFL Championship playoff final
Welcome to our live blog of the EFL Championship playoff final! Hull City and Middlesbrough clash at Wembley Stadium, with both teams looking for a spot in the Premier League.
Stay with us for all the action and minute-by-minute updates of this exciting game!
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