The ‘Spygate’ scandal dominating the dialogue behind the fight for Premier League promotion has taken another twist.

Hull City have seen a late change in opponent after Southampton were expelled from the play-off final after being found guilty of breaking rules in the Spygate scandal

Hull are set to face Middlesbrough in the play-off final following Southampton’s expulsion

The ‘Spygate’ scandal dominating the dialogue behind the fight for Premier League promotion has taken another twist.

Middlesbrough were reinstated after losing to Southampton in the Championship play-off semi-finals and Hull owner Acun Ilicali believes the situation is unfair

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The 2026 EFL Championship playoff final between Hull City and Middlesbrough was indelibly marked by the ongoing repercussions of ‘Spygate.’

Middlesbrough ended up on the losing side of Saturday's EFL Championship play-off final against Hull City but the defeat at Wembley might not be the end of the story