Hull City are consulting with lawyers to explore whether they have a legal case to be promoted straight to the Premier League, following the 'Spygate' controversy that has disrupted their Championship play-off final preparations.
The club's officials are reportedly unhappy that they now face Middlesbrough at Wembley on Saturday, having spent more than a week preparing to face Southampton before the rules were changed. The controversy stems from allegations that Middlesbrough sent a spy to observe Hull's training sessions, leading to an EFL investigation.
As of May 21, 2026, no official decision has been made by the EFL or the courts. Hull City have not commented publicly on the legal discussions, and the play-off final remains scheduled for Saturday.
