Cardiff, Hull City promoted to the Premier League

Cardiff City has gained promotion to the Premier League along side Hull City. Cardiff finished as champions with 87 points while Hull City finished the (second tier) Championship season on 79 points.

Meanwhile, Watford ended in third on 77 and go into the playoffs, where they are joined by Brighton and Hove Albion, Crystal Palace and Leicester City.

In the two-legged playoff semi-finals this month, Watford play Leicester and Brighton face Palace. The winners meet in the playoff final at Wembley on May 27 for a place in the Premier League.