Hull City and Millwall battled to a 0-0 draw in the Championship play-off semi-final first leg at MKM Stadium, setting the stage for a decisive second leg. The match, which went to extra time, saw both teams endure a tense, tactical contest with neither able to break the deadlock. The result leaves both sides clinging to slim hopes of promotion to the Premier League, with the winner of the two-legged tie set to secure automatic promotion while the loser faces relegation playoffs.

The Championship play-off semi-final holds immense stakes for both clubs. Hull City, fighting to escape relegation in their first season back in the second tier since 2016, will be desperate to avoid a return to League One. Millwall, meanwhile, aims to end a 14-year top-flight drought and secure a return to London’s elite. The 0-0 draw intensifies pressure on both managers, with Millwall likely to prioritize defensive solidity in the return leg, while Hull may adopt a more attacking approach to force a result.

MKM Stadium witnessed a physical, low-scoring affair marked by missed chances and defensive resilience. Hull City’s forward line, led by Jacob Greaves, struggled to penetrate Millwall’s compact midfield, while Millwall’s attacking duo of Tommy Mayer and Joshua OKpala lacked cutting edge. The extra time extension underscored the match’s significance, with both teams aware that a single goal could decide their EFL futures. Fans left frustrated by the scoreless finish, but the play-off race remains wide open.

With the second leg scheduled for May 17th at Millwall Park, all eyes will be on which team can seize home advantage to clinch promotion. The Championship play-offs have become a lifeline for mid-table clubs, and this tie epitomizes the drama of EFL’s top-tier battles. For Hull City and Millwall, the road to the Premier League hinges on a 90-minute showdown in south London—where nerves, form, and history could decide their fates.