Hull City did it!!! They defeated Middlesbrough and secured promotion to the English Premier League for the 2026-27 season, becoming the final team to qualify.
On 23 May 2026, the English Championship playoff final for Premier League promotion took place amid intense heat at Wembley Stadium.
The match was about to enter extra time with both teams tied 0-0, then in the fifth minute of injury time, Ollie McBurnie scored, giving Hull City a 1-0 victory.
Hull City returns to England's top league for the first time since their relegation in 2017 and is set to receive a substantial £200 million from the promotion.
This revenue comes from various sources such as a share of Premier League broadcasting rights, increased sponsorship income, and various Premier League bonuses.