Hull clinch promotion

Windass, 39, struck a magnificent volley late in the first half to give Phil Brown's side a narrow win and a promotion to the Barclays Premier League which will be worth millions of pounds to the Tigers.

In a tight game typical of this Championship season Windass was able to produce the one outstanding moment of quality with his 39th-minute strike and earn himself another trip to face the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea next season.

Brown's men found their rhythm midway through the first half and went close when full-back Sam Ricketts played an incisive one-two with Windass and crossed for Richard Garcia to loft a header over Adriano Basso but onto the roof of the net.

Another good early cross from Ricketts was headed over by Windass as the Tigers began to turn the screw before the veteran had his moment of glory.

Nick Barmby led a break from the halfway line and timed his pass through to Fraizer Campbell perfectly. The on-loan Manchester United youngster skipped past the challenge of Liam Fontaine before showing great vision to stand the ball up to the edge of the area where Windass had found a yard of space.

The ball was in the air for a long time but with admirable composure and no little technique Windass struck the ball beautifully to lash past Basso and into the corner.

The game was then held up for over six minutes after Robins' right-back Bradley Orr suffered a suspected depressed fracture of the cheekbone with manager's son Lee Johnson coming on in his place.

Time was running out for Bristol City to find an equaliser but Lee Trundle had a chance when Boaz Myhill fluffed a punch - but the striker's shot was brilliantly blocked by Michael Turner.

Substitute Darren Byfield then headed over as Hull clung on for a famous win which will see Premier League football at the KC Stadium come August.