Hull City striker Oli McBurnie said he felt it was written for him to score the winning goal in the Championship play-off final.McBurnie netted in the 94th minute at Wembley to send the Tigers into the Premier League next season.With just minutes of the match remaining, the 29-year-old lashed home from six yards to send the Hull players and travelling fans into raptures at the end of what had been up to that point a largely unremarkable contest. Much of the pre-match coverage had concerned Hulls opponents Middlesbrough and their reinstation in the final following revelations that Southampton who had beaten Boro in the semi-final had spied on their opposition. However, McBurnie ensured Hull would be the talking point at full-time, admitting his team were going to be right up against it during the match. For the first time ever I think Im speechless, McBurnie told Sky Sports. Its been a long, hard season and I think that game today summed us up. We knew we werent going to have all of the ball, I dont think weve won a game this year when weve had more of the ball than the opposition.It was tough with the heat and Middlesbrough are a top, top team. We knew we were going to be right up against it but we felt wed have one chance and I just felt it was written for me to get it.What a feeling.We suffered a lotHull manager Sergej Jakirovic echoed his players jubilation, describing the feeling at the final whistle as amazing. But he also admitted his side suffered a lot during the contest.He said: Its an amazing feeling. I still cannot believe that we did it.We suffered a lot all game. They [Middlesbrough] are really good with the ball and they had some clear chances. We had some good chances and after 50 minutes we changed out shape. You wait for your opportunity and it was very good. Topics Hull City A.F.C. Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Hull 1-0 Middlesbrough: McBurnie sends Tigers to Premier League with stoppage-time goal 101 GreatGoals 23rd May, 2026 Hull vs Middlesbrough: Line-ups confirmed for Championship play-off final Mitch Fretton 23rd May, 2026 Hull v Middlesbrough: Preview, predicted line-ups & where to watch the Championship play-off final Jon Fisher 23rd May, 2026 BREAKING: Southamptons appeal against Championship play-offs expulsion dismissed Nicholas McGee 20th May, 2026 Wrexham star calls for Championship play-offs to restart Mitch Fretton 20th May, 2026 BREAKING: Southampton EXPELLED from Championship play-offs after breaching EFL regulations Mitch Fretton 19th May, 2026
