Southampton excluded from Premier League playoff, Middlesbrough advances with Slovak striker Strelec
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Southampton has been excluded from the Championship playoff final for promotion to the Premier League, allowing FC Middlesbrough to advance to the decisive match. Middlesbrough, featuring Slovak striker David Strelec, will now compete in the playoff final for a chance to secure promotion to England's top football division. The Championship playoffs determine the final promotion spot to the Premier League alongside the two teams that finish first and second in the regular season.