Hull City promoted to Premier League as McBurnie seals Wembley glory
Hull City have been promoted to the Premier League after winning the Championship play-off final at Wembley. Oli McBurnie scored the winner, later telling Sky Sports it was "written for me". The victory confirms Hull's return to the top flight for the 2026/27 season under owner Acun Ilıcalı.
- Event: Championship play-off final
- Venue: Wembley Stadium
- Outcome: Hull City promoted to the Premier League
- Match-winner: Oli McBurnie
- Source: Sky Sports (via Google News)
What was said
"It was written for me to score the play-off final winner at Wembley."
McBurnie's moment and what it means for Hull
Oli McBurnie's goal at Wembley settled the Championship play-off final and sent Hull City into the Premier League. The striker's comment to Sky Sports — that it was "written for me" — captures a decisive intervention on the biggest stage. For Hull, the result ends their absence from the top flight and confirms promotion under the ownership of Acun Ilıcalı.
The play-off final is the richest single match in world football, and Hull have navigated it successfully. McBurnie's winner ensures the club will play Premier League football in the 2026/27 season. The MKM Stadium will host top-flight fixtures once more, with the head coach now preparing a squad capable of competing among England's elite.
Promotion via the play-offs often hinges on a single moment, and McBurnie provided it. His goal at the national stadium will be remembered alongside the club's most significant recent achievements. Hull's return to the Premier League also restores a top-flight presence in East Yorkshire, with the ownership group's ambition now backed by the financial rewards of promotion.
Talking points
- Oli McBurnie's play-off final winner at Wembley secured Hull City's promotion to the Premier League.
- McBurnie told Sky Sports the moment was "written for me", underlining the personal significance of the goal.
- Hull City will play Premier League football in the 2026/27 season, ending their spell outside the top flight.
What happens next
Hull City will prepare for the 2026/27 Premier League season. The club's recruitment, pre-season schedule and squad planning will now focus on the top flight. Further details on fixtures, broadcast selections and ticket information will follow the Premier League's release of the new campaign's schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Who scored Hull City's play-off final winner?
Oli McBurnie scored the winner, according to Sky Sports.
Where was the play-off final played?
The final was played at Wembley Stadium.
What did Oli McBurnie say about his goal?
He told Sky Sports it was "written for me" to score the play-off final winner at Wembley.
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