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Hull City battles Middlesbrough for the final Premier League promotion spot.

The final list of EFL teams being promoted from the Championship to the Premier League is nearly finalized, but it is not without controversy. Coventry City and Ipswich have already punched their ticket to the EPL.

There is one promotion spot remaining, and it is not without complication. Hull City and Southampton were set to battle for the final promotion spot before unprecedented sanctions were levied.

Southampton was removed from the grand finale as part of the club’s punishment for spying on team’s practices this season. Instead, Middlesbrough takes Southhampton’s place and takes on Hull City on Saturday, May 23, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern.

The winner will secure the coveted final promotion spot to the Premier League.

Here’s what you need to know about the Championship standings and what teams are being promoted to the Premier League.

Championship Standings: Coventry City & Ipswich Among EFL Teams Promoted to Premier League

Here’s a look at the Championship standings. Teams in bold have already secured a promotion spot to the Premier League.

A total of three Championship teams will be promoted to the EPL. These three EFL teams will be replaced by three Premier League teams who have been relegated.

What Premier League Teams Are Being Relegated to the Championship?

The Championship is about to get better, but the question is what Premier League team will secure the final relegation spot. One storied London club is on the verge of being relegated depending on the May 24, EPL results.

Burnley and Wolves are already cemented as two of the Premier League teams who will be relegated to the Championship. Tottenham and West Ham are fighting to avoid being the final team relegated.

Tottenham leads West Ham by two points in the Premier League standings heading into Sunday’s final slate of matches.