2026 Championship Play-off Final - Hull v Southampton

The Championship Play-Off Final 2026 will once again bring all the drama, tension and emotion of “The Richest Match in Football” to Wembley Stadium. With promotion to the Premier League at stake, this winner-takes-all showdown offers one of the most high-pressure and high-reward fixtures in world football.

The 2026 EFL Championship Play-Off Final takes place on Saturday, 23 May 2026 at Wembley Stadium. Hull City secured their place in the final by beating Millwall 2-0 in the second leg of their semi-final at The Den, with Oli McBurnie’s 17 goals across the season proving the driving force of their campaign. Southampton, meanwhile, needed extra time to get past Middlesbrough, with Shea Charles’ cross from the right bouncing into the net off the post in the 116th minute to seal their Wembley place. Southampton are seeking an immediate return to the Premier League after last season’s relegation, while Hull have not been in the top flight since 2017.

Last year’s Play-Off Final saw Sunderland face Sheffield United, capping off an incredible campaign for both sides after two very different semi-finals. The match lived up to its billing, with passionate support, end-to-end football, with Sunderland winning the match in the 95th minute.

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