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Hull face Middlesbrough in the controversial Championship play-off this afternoon, with the final spot in the Premier League next season up for grabs.
After several hearings and statements from the EFL, Middlesbrough will get the chance to compete for a place in the top flight after Southampton were thrown out of the post-season events.
The Saints admitted to spying on their semi-final opposition, as well as both Oxford and Ipswich, earlier in the campaign.
There may be more sanctions yet to come for them, but for now, attention turns to the match at Wembley this afternoon.
Hull saw off Millwall in their final four clash, but have seen their preparations for the game against Middlesbrough disrupted after putting much of their focus on Southampton.
However, this should still prove to be a closely contested game, with over £200million in potential revenue on offer for the winner.
Catch up with all the team news right here on 101GreatGoals.
Hull team news
Hull starting XI: Pandur, Coyle, Egan, Ajayi, Hughes, Giles, Slater, Crooks, Belloumi, Millar, McBurnie
Hull substitutes: Phillips, Lundstram, Hirakawa, Drameh, Hadziahmetovic, Gelhardt, Dowell, Koumas, McNair
Middlesbrough team news
Middlesbrough starting XI: Brynn, Brittain, Targett, Fry, McGree, Whittaker, Ayling, Strelec, Browne, Morris, Malanda
Middlesbrough substitutes: Wildsmith, Hackney, Gilbert, Silvera, Castledine, Edmundson, Hansen, Ibeh, Sarmiento
Where to watch Hull v Middlesbrough
Hull versus Middlesbrough kicks off at 3.30pm UK time on Saturday afternoon. It can be watched on Sky Sports Main Event and streamed via Sky Go.
Stats for Hull v Middlesbrough
- Neither club has been in the Premier League since the 2016-17 season
- Both league games were won by the away side, Middlesbrough easing to a 4-1 victory at the MKM Stadium before Hull won 1-0 at the Riverside
- Hull are looking to become the first team to finish sixth and win promotion to the Premier League since Blackpool in 2009-10
- The Championship play-off final will be contested by two managers in their first season in English football for the first time ever
