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Hull vs Middlesbrough in Championship playoff final: TV channel, kick-off time, live stream, referee, injury and team news
All you need to know ahead of Saturday's Championship Playoff Final between Middlesbrough and Hull
Middlesbrough's Hellberg 'very happy' with spygate verdict
Middlesbrough manager Kim Hellberg reflects on the verdict to expel Southampton from the Championship playoff final.
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ESPN Africa will be airing a packed line-up of major finals and championship action, set to air across ESPN (DStv 218, Startimes 248), ESPN2 (DStv 219, Startimes 249), and on both linear channels on Disney+ in South Africa.
Spygate explainer: Why Southampton were booted from Championship playoff
Southampton were preparing for the "richest game in soccer" in the Championship playoff final until the league ruled them guilty of spying and expelled them days before the game. What did they do?
Ogden: More Spygate issues could emerge at Millwall and Wrexham
Mark Ogden says that Southampton losing their appeal against expulsion from the Championship playoff final means that "other clubs could get involved."
Southampton lose appeal over 'spygate' playoff expulsion
Southampton's appeal against being kicked out of the Championship playoffs has been rejected, meaning Middlesbrough will face Hull for a spot in the Premier League.
Southampton admitted to spying before three Championship games - but didn't win any of them
Southampton were thrown out of the Championship playoffs for spying, but which matches did they spy in?
ESPN FC crew back decision to expel Southampton from the playoff final
Don Hutchison, Steve Nicol and Shaka Hislop agree that Southampton deserved to be expelled from the Championship playoff final for spying on opponents.
Southampton expelled from Championship playoffs over Spygate
Southampton have been kicked out of the Championship playoff final after being found guilty of spying on multiple opponents during the 2025-26 season.
Middlesbrough on standby for training return pending 'Spygate' verdict
Middlesbrough's players are on standby to return to training later this week pending the outcome of Tuesday's 'Spygate' hearing.
EFL Championship Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City | 46 | +52 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town | 46 | +33 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall | 46 | +15 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton | 46 | +26 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough | 46 | +25 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City | 46 | +4 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham | 46 | +4 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County | 46 | +8 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City | 46 | +7 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City | 46 | +1 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City | 46 | -2 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City | 46 | 0 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United | 46 | 0 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End | 46 | -7 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Range.. | 46 | -12 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford | 46 | -12 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City | 46 | -5 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth | 46 | -15 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic | 46 | -14 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers | 46 | -14 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Alb.. | 46 | -10 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United | 46 | -14 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City | 46 | -10 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesd.. | 46 | -60 | 0 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Morgan Whittak.. | 14 | 42 | 7 |
| 9 | Tommy Conway | 13 | 48 | 5 |
| 13 | David Strelec | 8 | 34 | 1 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Morgan Whittak.. | 7 | 42 | 14 |
| 7 | Hayden Hackney | 7 | 38 | 5 |
| 9 | Tommy Conway | 5 | 48 | 13 |