Hull City and Millwall End Playoff Semi-Final First Leg in Draw

Hull City faced Millwall in the first leg of their Championship playoff semi-final on May 8, 2026, at the MKM Stadium, but the match concluded with a score of 0-0. The game, which kicked off at 8 pm BST, was characterized by a tense atmosphere, with both teams struggling to find the back of the net.

The first half saw no goals, with both teams having their chances but failing to convert. Notably, Hull's Ollie McBurnie and Millwall's Neghli attempted to break the deadlock as both sides had multiple opportunities. As the match progressed, the tension built with the crowd remaining vocal but no significant breakthroughs made.

As the second half continued, substitutions were made, including Hull's Hirakawa and Joseph coming on for Millar and Belloumi. Millwall also introduced Bannan and Cundle for De Norre and Ballo. Despite these fresh legs, neither team could create a clear scoring opportunity, and attempts from distance often went wide or were blocked.

In the closing minutes, referee decisions and a chaotic final spell did not change the scoreline, with the referee's whistle signaling the end of the game at 16:54 EDT.

With the match ending in a draw, Millwall now holds the advantage with a decisive home game set for Monday, where they will face Hull City, aiming for a place at Wembley. The second leg of the playoff will be the deciding factor for which team progresses in the Championship playoffs.