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Three clubs secure promotion in dramatic English Football League play-off finals
- Over a three-day stretch at Wembley Stadium, Hull City, Bolton, and Notts County emerged victorious in their respective play-off finals to secure promotion.
- Hull City earned a Premier League return with a 1-0 win over Middlesbrough, while Bolton dominated Stockport County 4-1, and Notts County swept Salford City 3-0.
- Across the three matches, a total of nine goals were scored as the grueling English Football League season reached its climax.
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Conclusion
May 23, 2026: Championship Play-off Final - Hull City 1-0 Middlesbrough (Goal: Oli McBurnie, 1-0 win at Wembley). May 24, 2026: League One Play-off Final - Bolton 4-1 Stockport County (Goals: Rúben Rodrigues x2, Sam Dalby, Kyle Wootton own goal for Bolton; Adama Sidibeh for Stockport). May 25, 2026: League Two Play-off Final - Notts County 3-0 Salford City (Goals: Alassana Jatta, Lucas Ness, Jodi Jones). All three matches played at Wembley Stadium. This is fresh today as the play-off finals were completed on May 25, 2026.