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.
