Hull City fans, get your scarves ready and start booking those trains to London because the Tigers are officially bound for Wembley! After a grueling 46-game season and a nerve-wracking semi-final battle, Hull City have secured their spot in the Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Final.
It’s been a hell of a journey under Sergej Jakirović. Remember where this team was just a year ago? Escaping relegation by the skin of their teeth thanks to goal difference. Fast forward to May 2026, and we are one game away from the promised land of the Premier League. It’s the kind of turnaround that reminds you why we love this game—and why you should never count out the Tigers.
Silencing The Den
The semi-final against Millwall was never going to be easy. After a cagey 0-0 draw in the first leg at the MKM Stadium, everything was on the line at The Den. For over an hour, it felt like the game could go either way. Millwall put on the pressure, testing Ivor Pandur and forcing desperate goal-line clearances, but the Tigers held firm.
The breakthrough finally came in the 64th minute through a moment of pure magic from Mohamed Belloumi. Coming off the bench, Belloumi cut inside from the right and curled a stunning strike off the post and into the net. That goal completely deflated the home crowd and gave Hull the breathing room they needed.
Fifteen minutes later, the deal was sealed. Belloumi turned provider, winning the ball back and finding Joe Gelhardt, who calmly slotted home to make it 2-0. From that moment on, the away end was bouncing, and the Wembley dreams became a reality.
The Final Hurdle
Hull City finished the regular season in 6th place with 73 points—a massive achievement considering the competition this year. They now face the winner of the Southampton vs. Middlesbrough clash in the final on Saturday, May 23rd.
Winning at Wembley would mark exactly ten years since the club’s iconic 2016 promotion, where Mohamed Diamé scored that legendary winner. Could history repeat itself? With players like Belloumi, Gelhardt, and the rock-solid leadership of Lewie Coyle, the belief in the squad is at an all-time high. Jakirović has built a team that fights for every ball, and they’ve shown they can handle the pressure of the big occasion.
One thing is for sure: Hull City won’t just be going to Wembley to make up the numbers. They’re going there to take back their place in the top flight.
