Hull City are up against it next season after a playoff promotion with 73 points from 46 games.
What happened?
The Tigers had a sixth-worst xG differential in the Championship last season and conceded 168 more shots than they took. Their recent form has been WWDWL, with a last result of Hull City 1-0 Middlesbrough on 2026-05-23.
Why it matters for Hull City
To stay up, Hull will need to break their 10-year-old club record transfer fee of £13m several times. Chairman Acun Illicali might be able to pull some strings to bring in new players.
What comes next?
One potential solution for the right wing position is Jacob Murphy, a steady operator at this level with 25 goal involvements in 68 games since the start of the 2024-25 campaign. He's a willing runner who'll whip crosses into the box, which is exactly what Hull's play-off final hero Ollie McBurnie will want from his winger.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 6th |
| Points | 73 |
| Recent form | WWDWL |
| Last result | Hull City 1-0 Middlesbrough |
| Date | 2026-05-23 |
Having those sort of skills in the dressing room during a survival campaign would be invaluable. And with the right transfers, Hull City can defy the odds and stay up next season.
