In a fairy tale comeback, Hull City has officially returned to the Premier League after a thrilling Championship play-off final. The Tigers secured their promotion with a narrow 1-0 victory over Middlesbrough at Wembley Stadium, thanks to a last-minute goal from Oli McBurnie, who found the net in the 95th minute.
This achievement is remarkable considering Hull City’s challenging position just a year ago. The team barely escaped relegation last season, finishing 21st in the Championship and staving off the drop to League One on the final day.
In the interim, Hull faced significant internal upheaval and lengthy legal disputes regarding the play-offs. Despite these obstacles, the Tigers managed to pull off a remarkable resurgence, navigating the knockout stages to reclaim their spot in the top tier of English football.
Hull City threatened legal action if Middlesbrough secured promotion to the Premier League.