The Championship playoffs are set to kick off, with four teams - Millwall, Hull City, Middlesbrough and Southampton - competing for a spot in the Premier League. The teams finished in the top six of the Championship table, but failed to secure automatic promotion. Millwall, who have only spent two seasons in the top flight, finished a point behind Ipswich in third place, with Hull City fourth, Middlesbrough fifth and Southampton sixth.
Hull City, who have a rich history in the top flight, will be looking to bounce back to the Premier League after a year in the Championship. Middlesbrough, meanwhile, will be seeking to return to the top flight after a season in the second tier. Southampton, who have experience of playing in the Premier League, will be looking to secure a return to the top flight.
The teams will face off in a semi-final showdown, with the winners progressing to the final to determine the third promoted team. The playoffs will be a thrilling conclusion to the Championship season, with the teams vying for the chance to play in the Premier League next season.
Coventry City and Ipswich Town have already secured their places in the top flight, with Coventry finishing in first place and Ipswich second. The remaining two teams will join them in the Premier League next season, with the playoffs set to provide a thrilling conclusion to the Championship season.
The playoffs will kick off on the weekend of 11-13 May, with the semi-finals set to take place at the home of the higher-placed team in each tie. The winners of the semi-finals will progress to the final, which will take place on the weekend of 26-28 May at Wembley Stadium.