Hull City secured a spot in the Championship play-offs with a 2-1 victory over Norwich City at the MKM Stadium on May 2, 2026. Oli McBurnie scored both goals for Hull City, leading them to a comeback win.
Norwich City initially took the lead when Mohamed Toure scored early in the match. However, Hull City responded effectively. McBurnie equalized before adding his second goal to seal the victory.
This win marked a crucial turnaround for Hull, who had not won in their last six games prior to this match. The team needed this victory to secure their place among the top contenders in the Championship.
Key match statistics:
- Hull City had 61% possession compared to Norwich’s 50%.
- Oli McBurnie has now scored a total of 20 goals this season.
- The last time Hull defeated Norwich was during a previous match where they won 2-0.
Sergej Jakirovic, Hull’s manager, expressed pride in the team’s performance. “It’s a big success to have achieved this,” he stated after the match. In contrast, Norwich’s Philippe Clement felt disappointed, saying, “All credit to Hull, but that was not a game we should have lost.” He added, “We need to focus on ourselves.”
This victory sets up an important challenge for Hull City as they prepare to face Millwall in the play-off semi-finals. The team aims to build on this momentum as they seek promotion through the play-offs.