13.05.2026 10:11
Southampton beat Middlesbrough 2-1 in extra time in the Championship play-off semi-final to advance to the final. The winner of the final between Hull City and Southampton will earn a Premier League spot.
Hull City, owned by Acun Ilıcalı, will face Southampton in the Championship play-off final. The English team secured their spot in the final by defeating Middlesbrough in extra time in the semi-final second leg.
FINAL TICKET IN EXTRA TIME
Southampton hosted Middlesbrough at St. Mary's Stadium in the second leg of the tie, which ended 0-0 in the first leg. The visiting team started the match quickly, taking the lead in the 5th minute with a goal from Riley McGree. Southampton equalized in the 45+1st minute through Ross Stewart.
After the match ended 1-1 in regular time, Shea Charles stepped up in extra time. With a goal in the 116th minute, Southampton won 2-1 and advanced to the final.
GIANT FINAL AT WEMBLEY
Hull City and Southampton will face off in the Championship play-off final. The massive match will be played at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, May 23. The winner of the match will earn the right to compete in the Premier League next season.
HUGE REVENUE OPPORTUNITY FOR HULL CITY
If Hull City, owned by Acun Ilıcalı, wins the final, they will not only be promoted to the Premier League but also gain a massive economic benefit of approximately 300 million euros through broadcast revenues and commercial agreements.