Championship: Hull thrash Rotherham

Middlesbrough are back in the Premier League after a 1-1 draw with Brighton secured promotion alongside champions Burnley while Hull clinched fourth-place with a 5-1 thrashing of Rotherham.

Christian Stuani’s first-half goal eased Boro’s nerves at a sold-out Riverside Stadium and they held on despite Dale Stephens giving Brighton hope with a headed equaliser on 55 minutes.

Stephens’ afternoon soon went awry when his high tackle on Gaston Ramirez, which saw him win the ball but also leave the former Southampton player with a nasty gash on his leg, was judged a red card offence by referee Mike Dean. 

Raimrez was forced off, meaning eight minutes of stoppage time to add to the tension, but Boro held on to spark jubilant scenes.

Brighton must now earn promotion the hard way in the play-offs, where they will face Sheffield Wednesday.

Burnley did not have to worry about the result in the north-east as they clinched the title in style with a 3-0 victory at relegated Charlton.

Sam Vokes tapped in from close range to give the Clarets the lead before second-half goals from George Boyd and Andre Gray sealed a comfortable win, although Sean Dyche’s men will not receive the trophy until a civic reception in east Lancashire on Monday.

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