Oli McBurnie's stoppage-time winner sends Hull into Premier League Boro had been reinstated despite semi-final loss after Southampton 'Spygate' scandal Tigers vowed to take legal action over Boro reinstatement if beaten Alex Hoad, Ben Ashton, Deepak Mahay, Jake Garner & Grace Wheeler Image source, Getty ImagesYou cannot help but admire what has been a monumental effort by Hull City Football Club.The Tigers were teetering last season and almost went down to League One but survived on the final day of the campaign on goal difference alone, as Luton Town dropped to the third tier.But what a recovery and a phenomenal first season in English football for boss Sergej Jakirovic.Oli McBurnie's 95th-minute winner means Hull City are back in the Premier League for the first time in nine years and join Coventry City and Ipswich Town.Middlesbrough's wait for the top flight will go into at least a 10th year and a seesaw season – with dropping out of the top two late on and then the Southampton Spygate scandal – finally ends.That's a wrap for our live coverage on this page today. Thank you for joining us.Back again tomorrow for the League One play-off final between Bolton Wanderers and Stockport County.Catch you then!
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Published: May 23, 2026 3:35 pm
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