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Southampton 2-1 Middlesbrough AET: Saints book place in playoff final
The Saints repel one final, desperate attempt at a set-piece … Sontje Hansen blazes over – and Southampton are into the Championship playoff final at Wembley, where they will play Hull City on 23 May!*
TL;DR
- Southampton defeated Middlesbrough 2-1 in extra time to reach the Championship playoff final.
- The winning goal was scored in the 117th minute through a speculative cross that went directly into the net.
- Southampton will face Hull City in the playoff final on May 23rd.
- The match was characterized by defensive play, fatigue, and several stoppages.
- Southampton faces an imminent misconduct hearing by the EFL related to a 'spying' row.