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Oli McBurnie's Late Goal Secures Premier League Promotion for Hull City

In a thrilling finish, Oli McBurnie's injury-time goal led Hull City to a 1-0 victory over Middlesbrough, securing their return to the Premier League.

Editorial Staff / 2026-05-23 / 1min

Oli McBurnie scored a dramatic stoppage-time goal that propelled Hull City to a 1-0 win against Middlesbrough in the Championship play-off final at Wembley.

This victory marks Hull's return to the Premier League, a significant achievement for the team and its supporters.

McBurnie's late strike has been described as a moment that seemed destined to happen, highlighting the emotional weight of the match.

Updates

Update at 19:13 UTC on 2026-05-23

Sky Sports reported Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship play-off final between Hull City and Middlesbrough. Sky Sports reported Hull's Oli McBurnie said it was "written for me" to score the winner in the Sky Bet Championship play-off final that sent the Tigers back to the Premier League.

Sources: Sky Sports