Here's a look at eleven matches that will define Hull City's bid to maintain their second tier status, including some of the Tigers' key clashes, as well as those of their rivals.
![Barnsley's chances of survival are mighty slim, and it'll take a miracle to see them escape the drop-zone. A loss in their first match and it could be 'game over' for the Tykes. They've lost seven of their last ten against QPR.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjViY2Y3NGQxLTk1OTYtNDFiZS1iN2RjLTc3ZTc1ODYzODdhMTo0ODNiOWI5Yi02MTA5LTRiZGMtODEyNS02MTFhZmY1MzRhYmQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
1. QPR v Barnsley - 20th June
Barnsley's chances of survival are mighty slim, and it'll take a miracle to see them escape the drop-zone. A loss in their first match and it could be 'game over' for the Tykes. They've lost seven of their last ten against QPR. Photo: Jordan Mansfield
![An absolute cracker to kick things off, as 21st face 22nd at the KCOM Stadium. A loss for the hosts, and the relegation battle will be blown right open.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmJkYmQ5MjBiLTc2OTktNGE4OS1hYzYwLTU0MTk1OWIxZGI5Zjo4OWNjZDBjYS1lNzJkLTQ4YjgtYmI2YS1jZjFiOTk2MDdhM2U=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
2. Hull City v Charlton Athletic - June 20th
An absolute cracker to kick things off, as 21st face 22nd at the KCOM Stadium. A loss for the hosts, and the relegation battle will be blown right open. Photo: James Chance
![Boro have failed to win at Stoke in their last three attempts, but with the home advantage now seemingly out the window in behind-closed-doors matches, it could be a different story on this occasion.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjZjMzQ1MGY0LTg4OWItNDM1Yi1hNjQwLWZhYTk3ZjVhZGJiMzpkYTE5NDlmNi01NDhhLTQ5MTYtODI1Yy0wMjlhNTY5MmExMmQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
3. Stoke City v Middlesbrough - June 27th
Boro have failed to win at Stoke in their last three attempts, but with the home advantage now seemingly out the window in behind-closed-doors matches, it could be a different story on this occasion. Photo: George Wood
![Blackburn are right up there among the contenders for the final play-off spot, and could prove a real obstacle for the Latics. Wigan have beaten them just once in their last five attempts.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjQ0ZDAwMGZjLThjYjUtNDMyYy1iNDBiLWI2OGRhYjc4OTYzNTo2M2MzZTMwYS0wMjNiLTRlZGMtOWRiOC05MzEwZGVjZDQxNWY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
4. Wigan Athletic v Blackburn Rovers - June 27th
Blackburn are right up there among the contenders for the final play-off spot, and could prove a real obstacle for the Latics. Wigan have beaten them just once in their last five attempts. Photo: Charlotte Tattersall