Hull City crowned Championship playoff final winners

Hull City wins the Championship playoff final this Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Wembley Stadium, defeating Middlesbrough. The Yorkshire club triumphed 2-1 after extra time, securing promotion to the Premier League for the 2025-2026 season. This victory concludes a season marked by ups and downs, as well as controversies surrounding the club's financial management. Hull City's promotion comes with a financial record for the club, according to observers.

From the opening minutes, the match promised intensity. Middlesbrough struck first at the 12th minute, but Hull City responded quickly. Nigel Adkins' players equalized before halftime, sending supporters into euphoria. The second half was more tense, with chances on both sides. Extra time was needed to separate the two teams. Ultimately, a counterattack goal sealed the Tigers' victory, under the cheers of the crowd. This promotion to the top flight of English football marks a turning point for the club. Hull City, which had not competed in the Premier League since 2017, returns to the highest level of British football. The club's president, Ehab Allam, hailed it as "a historic feat" for the club and its supporters. Next season looks promising for the team, which will now face the country's biggest clubs. Hull City's ambitions could even materialize in a desire to maintain a long-term presence in the elite.