Tickets are now on sale for the Championship play-off final, yet there remains uncertainty regarding whether the match between Hull City and Southampton will proceed as scheduled. The Saints are facing a hearing related to the Spygate scandal, where they are charged by the English Football League (EFL) for allegedly observing a Middlesbrough training session within 72 hours before their semi-final first leg.

The hearing will be conducted by an Independent Disciplinary Committee and is set to take place on or before Tuesday, 19 May. Depending on the outcome of this hearing and any potential appeals from either Middlesbrough or Southampton, the EFL has indicated that the final could be postponed.

Both Hull and Southampton have been allocated 35,984 tickets for the Wembley final, currently scheduled for 16:30 BST on Saturday, 23 May. Hull secured their place with a decisive 2-0 victory at Millwall, while Southampton advanced with a 2-1 win against Middlesbrough, thanks to a late goal from Shea Charles in extra time.

The controversy surrounding the allegations has overshadowed the play-offs, with potential penalties for Southampton including a fine, points deduction, or even expulsion from the play-offs. The EFL's inability to guarantee the final's scheduling has caused frustration among fans, particularly for those planning travel to London.

Hull supporter Bobbi Huyton expressed her discontent, stating, "We're basically being told, buy a ticket and you're taking a gamble." The Hull City Official Supporters' Club echoed these sentiments, highlighting the unfairness of being penalized for an issue outside their control and the financial implications of a potential rescheduling.