Hull City hosts Millwall tonight for the first leg of their Championship play-off semi-final, a match poised at the MKM Stadium at 8pm BST. The fixture pits the sixth-placed Tigers against the third-placed Lions, a statistical disparity that masks what many observers deem a decidedly unpredictable tie. Coverage is slated for Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event, with streaming options via the Sky Go app or a NOW Sports Membership.
Hull City, having secured the final play-off berth on the season's last day, are making their first play-off appearance in a decade. Conversely, Millwall narrowly missed automatic promotion to the Premier League, a fate sealed by Ipswich Town's victory.
This encounter marks the second meeting between the two clubs at the MKM Stadium within months, but with the lure of a Premier League spot now the ultimate prize. Historically, Hull City has a notable play-off first-leg record, having won all three of their previous semi-final first legs, crucially keeping clean sheets on each occasion. Millwall, however, enters this tie with an unbeaten streak in their last six Championship play-off ties.
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Match Details & Broadcast
Fixture: Hull City vs. Millwall, Championship Play-off Semi-Final First Leg
Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
Kick-off Time: 8:00 PM BST
UK TV Channels: Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports Main Event
Live Stream: Sky Go app, NOW Sports Membership
Radio Coverage: BBC Radio Humberside, BBC Radio London (local areas only)
Team and Statistical Insights
Millwall's Femi Azeez is noted as one of only two Championship players this season to have recorded at least 5 goals and 5 assists. His attacking contribution, alongside that of Jack Rudoni, offers a significant threat. Despite Hull City’s victory on the final day, their home form saw them win 11 of 23 league games at the MKM Stadium. However, they remain undefeated in their last four home fixtures. Millwall's away form throughout the regular season was described as "outstanding."
Pre-match odds from Ladbrokes position Millwall as 11/8 favourites for an away win, with Hull City at 2/1 and a draw priced at 9/4.
Background
The Championship play-offs represent a high-stakes conclusion to the league season, offering a pathway to promotion to the top tier of English football. Millwall's strong league position underscores their consistent performance, while Hull City's late surge highlights their tenacity in securing a play-off spot. The aggregate score from this two-legged tie will determine which team advances to the final, to be held at Wembley Stadium.
