The most expensive final in football, Hull City promoted to the Premier League after winning the match against Middlesbrough

2026-05-23 19:19:39 / SPORT ALFA PRESS

The most expensive final in football, Hull City promoted to the Premier League

Hull City will be part of the Premier League next season, after they managed to defeat Middlesbrough with a decisive goal in the 95th minute.

The play-off final took place in an unusual manner, bringing a strong reversal in the journey to the elite of English football.

Middlesbrough secured their place in the competition after benefiting from a decision by the FA, following a case where they had initially lost to Southampton, but the latter were penalised despite winning due to accusations of spying on their opponents.

The Wembley final was also of great financial importance to Hull City, who secured around £200 million in revenue after promotion to the Premier League. The final is also known as the "most expensive final in football" due to the high economic value that qualifying for the top flight brings.

 

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