Hull City secured promotion back to the Premier League after a dramatic late winner from Oli McBurnie sealed victory against Middlesbrough F.C. in the Championship play-off final at Wembley Stadium.
On a sweltering afternoon under the Wembley arch, Hull completed a remarkable rise after finishing sixth in the Championship and claiming the final play-off spot on the last day of the season.
The match remained tense and tightly contested for long periods before McBurnie delivered the decisive moment late in the game, sparking wild celebrations among Hull supporters as the Tigers confirmed their return to England’s top flight.
Hull’s promotion marks a major achievement for the club after an inconsistent campaign that nearly saw them miss out on the play-offs entirely. Instead, they completed one of the most dramatic finishes of the English football season.
For Middlesbrough, the defeat was a heartbreaking end to their promotion hopes after a strong run under pressure heading into Wembley.
Hull now join the Premier League for the upcoming season, returning to the “big time” after years outside England’s top division.