Hull City 2–1 Norwich • Championship • Round 46 • 2 May 2026 Hull City, managed by Sergej Jakirović, have completed one of the most unexpected stories of the Championship season by securing a place in the Premier League play-offs. At the start of the campaign, Hull were operating under a transfer restriction, unable to pay fees for new players. Many expected them to fight for survival, but instead, they have finished 6th and will now compete for promotion. Final Day Drama Decides Play-Off Spot The race for the final play-off position went down to the wire, with Hull City, Wrexham, and Derby all battling for 6th place. Derby suffered a defeat Wrexham dropped points with a draw Hull City delivered when it mattered most Hull’s 2–1 victory over Norwich proved decisive. Norwich took the lead in the 26th minute through M. Toure, but Hull responded almost immediately. Oli McBurnie equalised from the penalty spot just two minutes later, before scoring again in the 67th minute to complete the turnaround. There were two yellow cards shown in the match. McBurnie was the standout performer, earning a 9.0 rating and leading Hull to a crucial win. Hull registered 6 shots on target compared to Norwich’s 2, despite Norwich dominating possession with 65%. Against All Odds Hull City now sit 6th in the Championship with 73 points, while Norwich finish 9th with 65. What makes this achievement even more remarkable is the context — a squad built without transfer spending, relying on free signings and loans. Jakirović, who took charge ahead of the season after a spell at Kayserispor, has exceeded all expectations and turned Hull into genuine promotion contenders. Play-Off Fixtures Hull City will face Millwall in the play-off semi-finals: First leg: May 8 (Hull) Second leg: May 11 (London) The other semi-final sees Southampton take on Middlesbrough, with the final set to be played at Wembley on May 23.