Southampton set to face Hull City in Championship play-off final

Southampton will meet Hull City in this season’s Championship play‑off final.

The Saints required extra time to defeat Middlesbrough 2‑1 on Tuesday night.

The first leg had finished goalless at the Riverside Stadium.

Riley McGree gave the visitors the lead at Saint Mary’s.

Southampton equalised when Ross Stewart headed a towering ball in at the stroke of half‑time.

With a penalty shoot‑out looming, Shea Charles delivered a cross from the right that slipped past everyone and bounced over Sol Brynn into the net in the 116th minute.