Hull City are up against it next season after a playoff promotion with 73 points from 46 games. 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.
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.
