Hull City host Millwall in the first leg of the Championship playoff semi-final this Friday, May 8, with kick-off at 8pm at Hull's MKM Stadium. The Tigers finished sixth in the regular season, while the Lions secured third place, making Hull the lower-seeded team hosting the first leg.
How to watch on TV
Live television coverage of the match will be broadcast on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event, as well as in 4K on Sky Sports Ultra HDR. Coverage begins at 7pm.
Live stream details
Fans can stream the game via the Sky Go app or through a NOW Sports Membership on any compatible smart device. Existing Sky subscribers can also access coverage through the Sky Sports app for online and mobile viewing.
Radio coverage
Local radio commentary will be provided by BBC Radio Humberside for Hull supporters and BBC Radio London for Millwall fans. Additionally, talkSPORT will cover the match from 7pm to 10pm.
Team news and injuries
Hull City will be without defender Cody Drameh due to injury, while Millwall hope striker Josh Coburn can recover in time. Long-term absentees for Millwall include Lukas Jensen, Dan Kelly, and Massimo Luongo. The Tigers are missing Eliot Matazo and Amir Hadžiahmetović.
Season context
Hull City secured their playoff spot with a dramatic 2-1 win over Norwich City on the final day, overtaking Wrexham and Derby County. Millwall finished third after a 2-0 victory over Oxford United, just one point off automatic promotion. Under manager Alex Neil, the Lions have been one of the league's most consistent sides and enter the tie as favourites.
Head-to-head record
The recent history between the sides is evenly split, with both teams winning their away fixture 3-1 during the 2025/26 regular season. Overall, Millwall hold a slight edge with 29 wins to Hull's 25, and 22 draws.
