Hull City is one win away from the Premier League. Their manager, Sergej Jakirovic, has led the team to a remarkable turnaround this season.
What sparked the revival?
Jakirovic's appointment last summer sparked the revival, with the team scoring 70 goals and conceding 66, finishing 6th in the Championship with 73 points, 22 points behind leaders Coventry.
The road to the play-off final
Hull City's journey to the play-off final has been nothing short of remarkable, with the team overcoming a three-window transfer embargo to reach the cusp of a £200million promotion.
| Category | Stat |
|---|---|
| League Standing | 6th in Championship, 73 pts, 21W-10D-15L from 46 games |
| Recent Form | 4W-1D-0L (WWWWD, most recent first) |
| Last Result | Hull City 1-0 Middlesbrough (2026-05-23) |
The manager's ambitions
Jakirovic has modelled his energetic style on former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and is eager to bring joy to Yorkshire with a Premier League promotion.
As of 27 Jun 2026, Hull City is on a 4-game winning run, with their recent form reading 4W-1D-0L. The team's last result was a 1-0 win over Middlesbrough on 2026-05-23.
