Hull City make drastic decision ahead of crucial Portsmouth showdown
Portsmouth’s opponents on the final day of the season have made a huge decision ahead of their clash on Saturday.
Pompey have nothing to play for on the final day of the campaign after successfully surviving the relegation battle, securing their place in the second tier of English football for next season.
However, the same cannot be said for their opponents, as Hull City will travel to Fratton Park with the weight of the world on their shoulders.
The Tigers are staring down the possibility of being relegated to League One on Saturday (3 May), and will likely need a victory to secure their safety for next season, although a point could be enough depending on other results.
It is incredibly tight at the bottom of the league heading into the final day of the season, and Portsmouth will have a hand in what happens.
Hull City have made a major announcement
With so much to play for at the weekend, the visitors have decided to cancel their annual Player of the Year award ceremony, which was due to take place on Tuesday (29 April) evening.
Sponsors were contacted earlier this week to inform them of the decision that has been made, with the focus being on the football.
According to Hull Live, it’s a decision that Head Coach Ruben Selles is believed to have been behind, as he didn’t think it was appropriate to host it on that night.
| Team | Position | Goal Difference | Points |
| Stoke City | 18 | -17 | 50 |
| Derby County | 19 | -8 | 49 |
| Preston | 20 | -11 | 49 |
| Luton Town | 21 | -22 | 49 |
| Hull City | 22 | -10 | 48 |
This might be a sensible call given there is the possibility of them being relegated to League One, which means that many people will not be in a celebratory mood.
It is believed that the club will still be having the awards, but they will not be presented at an over-the-top evening as people have been expected to.
Instead, Selles wants the entire squad focused on the task at hand, which is picking up three points at Fratton Park and attempting to survive relegation.
Portsmouth could sink Hull to League One
Pompey have had a significant role in the relegation battle throughout the season due to being embroiled in it, but now they are set to play a massive impact on who stays up.
While John Mousinho’s side are safe, the Blues boss will still be pushing his team to try and end the campaign on a positive note, regardless of the consequences for their opponents.