NewsMay 23, 12:40 PM
Hull City Owner: Legal Action if Play-Off Final Lost
Hull City owner Acun Ilicali threatens legal action over Middlesbrough's reinstatement for Championship play-off final after Southampton spying expulsion.
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20NewsMay 23, 12:27 PM
McBurnie Strike: Hull Lead Boro in Play-Off Final
McBurnie's late strike gives Hull City a 1-0 lead in the Championship play-off final at Wembley, edging them closer to Premier League promotion.
NewsMay 23, 12:27 PM
Why Hull City Were Promoted: McBurnie's Last-Gasp Goal
Hull City secured Premier League promotion with Oli McBurnie's late goal in a 1-0 Championship play-off final win over Middlesbrough at Wembley.
NewsMay 23, 10:37 AM
Why Spygate Chaos Led to Hull vs Boro Wembley Final
After Southampton's spying expulsion, Middlesbrough meet Hull in Championship play-off final. Both contend with injuries and historical records in this
NewsMay 23, 07:04 AM
Spygate Looms Over Championship Play-off: Cup Finals Live
Spygate looms over Championship play-off; Scottish Cup, WCL, and Champions League finals build. Tuchel and Toney clear the air, England's forgotten men reflect.
NewsMay 22, 07:00 PM
Spygate Fallout: Boro vs Hull in £205m Playoff Final
Southampton's expulsion for spying sends Middlesbrough to Wembley to face Hull with £205m Premier League prize on the line, as Hayden Hackney returns from
NewsMay 22, 04:31 PM
Spygate Fallout: Hull vs Boro in Unprecedented £200m Final
Southampton's play-off expulsion for spying sets up Hull vs Middlesbrough in an unprecedented £200m final. Key injuries: Joseph out, Hackney returns. A unique
NewsMay 22, 09:17 AM
What 2027 play-off expansion means for £200m Championship
From 2027-28, Championship play-offs expand to six teams with an eliminator round, adding more drama to the £200m promotion race.
NewsMay 22, 07:18 AM
Hull City's 2016 Play-Off Final XI: A Decade On
A decade on, a quiz tests fans on Hull City's 2016 play-off final starting XI after their 1-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday under Steve Bruce at Wembley.
NewsMay 22, 07:05 AM
Why McTominay's New Napoli Deal Matters for Scotland
Scotland star Scott McTominay is on the verge of a contract extension at Napoli after productive talks, while Rangers tie down Liam Kelly and target Joel Piroe.
NewsMay 21, 11:50 PM
Why Russell Insists Wolff Bond is 'Rock Solid' Despite Gap
George Russell insists his bond with Toto Wolff is 'rock solid' despite trailing teammate Kimi Antonelli by 20 points. He calls speculation 'external noise'.
NewsMay 21, 09:31 PM
Club Bruges Win 20th Title: Tzolis Leads Playoff Surge
Club Bruges secured a 20th Belgian title after a 2-2 draw at Mechelen, as USG's 0-0 at Gent left a 4-point gap. Christos Tzolis starred with 9 goals and 12
NewsMay 21, 08:11 PM
Why Southampton Lost Playoff Spot: Top-Down Spying Plan
Southampton expelled from playoffs and docked 4 points after commission uncovers top-down spying plan; manager authorised it, legal action possible.
NewsMay 21, 08:11 PM
Why Southampton Were Expelled: Spygate Plan Exposed
Southampton expelled from Championship playoffs and docked 4 points next season after commission finds 'determined plan from the top down' to spy on rivals
NewsMay 21, 07:17 PM
Why Southampton Were Expelled: Eckert Admits Spying
Southampton boss Tonda Eckert admitted authorizing a 'deplorable' spying scheme; the club was expelled from playoffs and docked 4 points, appeal rejected.
NewsMay 21, 07:17 PM
Southampton Spygate: 4-Point Deduction, Play-off Expulsion
Southampton expelled from Championship play-off final for spying; also docked 4 points. Hull vs Middlesbrough to contest final. FA investigation under way.
NewsMay 21, 06:03 PM
Why Southampton Were Expelled: Eckert's Spying Authorization
Southampton expelled from Championship play-offs and deducted 4 points after Tonda Eckert authorized spying on rivals. Middlesbrough reinstated to final.
NewsMay 21, 06:03 PM
Southampton Spygate: Expulsion and 4-Point Deduction for
Southampton expelled from play-offs, docked 4 points for 2026-27 after spying on rivals; coach Eckert approved spying. Middlesbrough now face Hull in final.
NewsMay 21, 06:03 PM
Why Southampton's Spying Scandal Led to Ban and Eckert Blame
Southampton expelled from Championship play-offs and docked four points for spying authorized by head coach Tonda Eckert. Middlesbrough reinstated to face Hull
NewsMay 21, 06:03 PM
Southampton Spying: Eckert Approved, 4-Point Deduction
Southampton expelled from play-offs and deducted four points for 2026-27 after head coach Tonda Eckert authorised spying on rivals' training, EFL confirms.