Here is a look at the Hull City vs Middlesbrough F.C. starting lineups and timeline of key moments from their Championship playoff final clash on 23 May 2026. Hull City beat Boro 1-0 at Wembley (official crowd attendance 84,506)
Hull City vs Boro FC 0-1 Match Timeline Playoff Final 2026
90+5′– Ollie McBurnie goal (Hull 1-0 Boro)
Hull City vs Middlesbrough FC Lineups & Substitutes used May 2026 Playoff Final
Pandur (GK); Ajayi, Egan, Hughes; Coyle (McNair 90+8′), Slater (Lundstram 90+8′), Crooks, Giles (Hirakawa 70′); Belloumi (Drameh 76′), Millar (Gelhardt 63′); McBurnie
Middlesbrough FC playing XI vs HCAFC Play off Final 2026
Brynn (GK); Ayling, Fry, Malanda; Brittain, Morris, Browne (Sarmiento 90+7′), Targett (Ibeh 90+7′); Whittaker, McGree (Hansen 76′); Strelec (Hackney 70′)
Middlesbrough FC had 68% possession in the 2026 Championship playoff final, but lost 1-0.
Hull City were 4th in the Championship table at Christmas 2025 (Middlesbrough FC were second at the same stage)