Hull City Reach Championship Play-Off Final After Win Over Millwall

Hull City secured a place in the Championship play-off final on May 11, 2026, following a 2-0 victory over Millwall in the second leg of the semi-final.

The result gives the Tigers a 2-0 aggregate win, ensuring their progression to the final at Wembley Stadium.

Clinical Performance at the Bridge

Sky Sports described the match as a clinical second-leg display by Hull City, who managed to keep a clean sheet and control the outcome of the tie.

Mohamed Belloumi scored to help propel the team into the final. The victory was further supported by Hull’s substitutes, who RTE.ie reported play their part in securing the play-off final spot.

Manager and Team Reaction

Following the match, Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic expressed the significance of the achievement, stating that the Tigers are living the dream according to reporting from the BBC.

For Millwall, the defeat marks a continued struggle in the play-offs, a trend The Guardian characterized as Millwall’s curse.

Hull City now advances to the final at Wembley, where they will compete for a chance to return to the Premier League.