Millwall's Championship promotion dreams ended Monday with a 2-0 aggregate defeat to Hull City at The Den. Second-half goals from Mo Belloumi and Joe Gelhardt sealed the result, sending the Tigers to the Wembley play-off final while ensuring the Lions remain in England's second tier. Manager Alex Neil's tactical moves failed to turn the tide this time as Hull's substitutes made immediate impact after entering the match.

This campaign featured numerous instances where Neil's substitutions helped turn defeats into draws and draws into wins. However, nothing went right for Millwall when they needed it most. Neil expressed disappointment afterward, acknowledging the frustration while appreciating the support from fans and ownership. "It's been one of my favourite seasons as a coach," the manager admitted, "but I'm just sorry that we didn't do enough."

Former striker Steve Morison highlighted the club's year-on-year progression despite this setback. "Every year, it's been year-on-year progression," he noted. With teams relegated from the Premier League joining the Championship, Millwall faces increased competition next season. While gutted by this defeat, the Lions can take pride in their consistent improvement and will regroup with the aim of going one better next campaign.