Hull City are heading back to the Premier League after a dramatic 1-0 victory over Middlesbrough in the Championship play-off final, sealed by a late Oliver McBurnie strike.
The victory sends Hull City back to England’s top flight for the first time in years.
A 95th-minute goal from McBurnie proved decisive as Hull edged a tightly contested match to complete a remarkable promotion campaign at Wembley.
The result marks a memorable turnaround for the Tigers, who only secured a playoff spot on the final day of the regular season after finishing sixth in the Championship table.
Late goal seals Wembley victory
The final was closely fought from the opening whistle, with both Hull City and Middlesbrough struggling to create clear scoring opportunities.
As the match headed into stoppage time, extra time looked inevitable. However, McBurnie struck at the decisive moment, sparking wild celebrations among Hull supporters.
His composure under pressure ultimately separated the two sides in a match defined by fine margins.
Remarkable play-off journey
Hull City’s path to Wembley had already tested their resilience.
They held Millwall in the first leg of their semi-final before producing a strong 2-0 win in the return fixture to book their place in the final.
Despite entering the play-offs as the sixth-placed team, Hull showed consistency and determination throughout the knockout stages.
written by @enock katamba
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Enock Katamba – Journalist | Founder of Uncovered Ug (uncoveredug.com)
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