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Hull City’s rise from Championship strugglers to Premier League fliers

SportsBy Harry PatersonSep 17, 2026, 4:06 PM
Hull City’s rise from Championship strugglers to Premier League fliers
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PUBLISHEDSep 17, 2026, 4:06 PM
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Hull were nearly relegated to League One last year. Now they are fourth in the Premier League By WhoScored Sixteen months ago Hull City avoided relegation to League One on goal difference. Four months ago, they needed a last-minute goal from Oli McBurnie at Wembley to win the Championship playoff final.

Three weeks ago, when the pre-season predictions were published, they were tipped to threaten Derby County’s record of the worst ever points tally in the Premier League. On Saturday night, they left Stamford Bridge third in the Premier League with eight points. The 2-2 draw extended their unbeaten run to four games. They have beaten Manchester United and Coventry , and picked up draws against Aston Villa and Chelsea . We are…

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