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Hull City Association Football Club, based in Kingston upon Hull, compete in the EFL Championship and play their home matches at the 25,586-capacity MKM Stadium. Founded in 1904, the Tigers take their nickname from their traditional black and amber striped shirts and maintain fierce local rivalries in the Humber derby with Grimsby Town and Scunthorpe United.
The club has experienced turbulent times in recent seasons, narrowly avoiding relegation from the Championship in the 2024-25 campaign by finishing 21st on goal difference. Turkish media mogul Acun Ilıcalı, who purchased the club in January 2022, appointed Bosnian coach Sergej Jakirović in June 2025 following the dismissal of Rubén Sellés. The club faces ongoing challenges including financial scrutiny and squad rebuilding, while safe standing areas were introduced at the MKM Stadium in summer 2025 to enhance the matchday atmosphere.
Hull City supporters have witnessed dramatic highs and lows, from three separate spells in the Premier League to dropping into League One. The club's finest hour came in 2014 when they reached the FA Cup final, taking an early 2-0 lead against Arsenal before losing 3-2 after extra time. Local passion for the Tigers runs deep, with average attendances improving significantly under Ilıcalı's ownership, reflecting renewed optimism despite on-pitch struggles.
The club's history spans over a century, from their formation in 1904 and admission to the Football League a year later to memorable promotions under managers like Phil Brown and Steve Bruce. The move from Boothferry Park to their current stadium in 2002 marked a new era, providing modern facilities that helped Hull achieve Premier League status for the first time in 2008. Following relegation to League One in 2020, the Tigers bounced back immediately as champions in 2020-21.
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