Hull City vs Middlesbrough: Live Coverage of the EFL Championship Play‑Off Final

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Follow EFL Championship play-off final live

Hull City will face Middlesbrough in the EFL Championship play‑off final at Wembley Stadium, Afrik Foot reports.

The Tigers beat Millwall 2‑0 on aggregate in the semi‑finals, while Middlesbrough’s qualification was marked by controversy.

Middlesbrough lost to Southampton in the semi‑final, but an investigation found that a Southampton analyst had been spotted near Middlesbrough’s training ground, allegedly spying on the team’s preparations.

The EFL confirmed Southampton’s misconduct, disqualified the Saints, docked them four points, and advanced Middlesbrough to the final.

Middlesbrough manager Kim Hellberg gestures

Follow the Hull City vs Middlesbrough live match here:

Hull City and Middlesbrough have met twice this season. The first meeting at Hull’s MKM Stadium in December ended in a 4‑1 win for Middlesbrough, while the second leg was a 1‑0 victory for the Tigers at the Riverside Stadium, 24 days later.

Semi Ajayi of Hull City during the pre‑game warmup prior to the Sky Bet Championship match at the MKM Stadium

Hull City avoided relegation to the Sky Bet League One last season on goal difference before Sergej Jakirović took over. The Bosnian manager revitalised the four‑time League One champions, signing for a modest €7.33 million.

Jakirović is 49 and could make history by securing a Premier League return for Hull City for the first time in a decade.

Kick‑off is scheduled for 3:30 WAT at Wembley Stadium.

Adefolahan Guerreiro

Sports Writer

Adefolahan is a CAF‑Accredited sports journalist and football writer whose work appears in outlets such as Soccernet Nigeria, Afrik Foot, Pure Football UK, and Royalsportz.

With a keen eye for detail and a background in college sports, he tells the African football story with depth, flair, and a global perspective.

Fluent in English, Spanish, and German, he brings a cross‑cultural voice to his coverage, blending insight with accessibility for readers worldwide.