Bristol City 0 Hull City 1: Hull City won promotion to the top tier of English soccer for the first time since they were formed 104 years ago when they beat Bristol City in the play-off final at Wembley.

Hull-born Dean Windass, 39, scored to give Hull victory with a stunning, unstoppable right-foot volley from the edge of the penalty area after a swift counter-attack in the 38th minute.

Bristol City, seeking a return to the top flight for the first time in 28 years and a second successive promotion, played their part in an entertaining match, but despite creating plenty of chances failed to take any of them.

Hull join West Bromwich Albion and Stoke City, who gained automatic promotion, in the Premier League next season, replacing relegated Birmingham City, Reading and Derby County.