Hull City dismantled Millwall 2-0 at The Den, securing a place in the Championship play‑off final. Mohamed Belloumi opened the scoring in the 64th minute, followed by a swift counter‑attack that saw substitute Joe Gelhardt slot home the winner.

The result flips the narrative from a goalless first leg. Hull’s disciplined midfield and sharp use of substitutions paid off, while Millwall’s change to Alfie Doughty failed to alter the outcome. Manager Sergej Jakirovic praised the squad’s resilience, calling the victory “the best thing that has happened in football in my life.”

With the win, Hull City becomes the first sixth‑placed side in seven years to progress from a semi‑final, positioning them one match away from a Premier League return. The triumph follows a season marked by injuries and a transfer embargo, underscoring the team’s tactical adaptability.

The play‑off final on May 23 will decide whether Hull can translate this momentum into a top‑flight promotion, ending a four‑year absence from the Premier League.