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Hull City said they will pursue legal action if they lose the Championship play-off final, a scene set by Southampton’s expulsion from the playoffs for spying on rivals and the rejection of their appeal; Southampton apologized and the FA opened an investigation, with Middlesbrough stressing the need to do the right thing as Hull reflected on the last two weeks of controversy.
Hull City sealed the last Championship play-off place by beating Norwich 2-1 on the final day, finishing two points clear of Wrexham and Derby. Wrexham’s and Derby’s hopes faded amid late twists in the table, sending Hull to face Millwall while Wrexham finished seventh and Derby eighth.
Macclesfield will host Brentford in the FA Cup fourth round, while Hull City draw Chelsea and Aston Villa face Newcastle United; the draw also features Wolves vs Grimsby Town, Liverpool vs Brighton & Hove Albion, and Manchester City vs Salford or Swindon Town, with the round scheduled for mid-February.