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Cardiff City defeated Hull City 2-1, while Stoke City and Middlesbrough drew 3-3 in thrilling Championship matches.

Cardiff City secured a crucial 2-1 victory against Hull City at the Cardiff City Stadium on February 25, 2025. The Bluebirds` captain opened the scoring with a spectacular left-footed strike from outside the box in the 7th minute. Hull City equalized just before halftime, taking advantage of a defensive mistake to score from close range. However, Cardiff regained the lead in the 68th minute when their winger cut inside and fired a low shot past the goalkeeper. This win propelled Cardiff to 8th place in the Championship table with 52 points, just two points shy of the playoff positions, while Hull remained in 14th with 44 points.

In another thrilling Championship encounter, Stoke City and Middlesbrough played to a dramatic 3-3 draw at the bet365 Stadium. Stoke led 2-0 at halftime, but Middlesbrough mounted a stunning comeback, scoring three goals in just 15 minutes to take a 3-2 lead. Stoke salvaged a point with a late equalizer from their substitute striker in the 89th minute. The result left Stoke in 16th place with 41 points, while Middlesbrough maintained their position in 5th with 59 points. Both matches attracted impressive crowds, with Cardiff-Hull drawing 22,753 fans and Stoke-Middlesbrough seeing 24,126 spectators. The playoff race is tightening, with only six points separating 3rd from 8th place in the Championship table. For more details, visit Championship round-up and BBC Championship.

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