Match report
Sheffield Utd Defeats Hull City 2-1 in Championship Clash
Sheffield Utd
2–1
FT
Hull City
Apr 11, 2026
Sheffield Utd managed to overturn a deficit and secure a 2-1 victory against Hull City in a thrilling Championship match. After conceding early to O. McBurnie's opening goal, the hosts fought back with a penalty from Gustavo Hamer and a decisive goal from D. Ings to seal the win.
Key Facts
- • Sheffield Utd 2 - 1 Hull City
- • O. McBurnie scored for Hull City in the 5th minute
- • Gustavo Hamer converted a penalty in the 85th minute
- • D. Ings scored the winning goal in the 88th minute
- • John Lundstram received a red card for Hull City in the 75th minute
Lineups
Sheffield Utd
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 17 Adam Davies (G)
- 38 Femi Seriki (D)
- 2 Japhet Tanganga (D)
- 25 Mark McGuinness (D)
- 14 Harrison Burrows (D)
- 42 Sydie Peck (M)
- 48 Joe Rothwell (M)
- 11 Andre Brooks (M)
- 10 Callum O'Hare (M)
- 8 Gustavo Hamer (M)
- 45 Patrick Bamford (F)
Substitutes
- 12 Ki-Jana Hoever
- 9 Danny Ings
- 31 Luke Faxon
- 7 Thomas Cannon
- 24 Tahith Chong
- 6 Tyler Bindon
- 4 Oliver Arblaster
- 44 Jaïro Riedewald
- 5 Leo Fuhr Hjelde
Hull City
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Ivor Pandur (G)
- 18 Cody Drameh (D)
- 6 Semi Ajayi (D)
- 15 John Egan (D)
- 2 Lewie Coyle (D)
- 5 John Lundstram (M)
- 20 Amir Hadžiahmetović (M)
- 10 Mohamed Belloumi (M)
- 25 Matt Crooks (M)
- 7 Liam Millar (M)
- 9 Oliver McBurnie (F)
Substitutes
- 37 Paddy McNair
- 16 Matty Jacob
- 4 Charlie Hughes
- 21 Joe Gelhardt
- 24 Darko Gyabi
- 26 Kieran Dowell
- 58 Cathal McCarthy
- 22 Kyle Joseph
- 12 Dillon Phillips
Timeline
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5' Hull City Goal · Normal GoalO. McBurnie · Assist: L. Millar -
20' Hull City subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Drameh · On: P. McNair -
63' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Seriki · On: K. Hoever -
63' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 2Off: C. O'Hare · On: T. Chong -
66' Hull City Card · Yellow CardJohn Lundstram -
71' Hull City subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Belloumi · On: K. Joseph -
71' Hull City subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Millar · On: J. Gelhardt -
72' Hull City Card · Yellow CardS. Ajayi -
75' Hull City Card · Yellow CardO. McBurnie -
75' Hull City Card · Red CardJohn Lundstram -
84' Hull City Card · Yellow CardIvor Pandur -
85' Sheffield Utd Goal · PenaltyGustavo Hamer -
86' Sheffield Utd subst · Substitution 4Off: Mark McGuinness · On: D. Ings -
87' Hull City subst · Substitution 4Off: O. McBurnie · On: Charlie Hughes -
87' Hull City subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Hadziahmetovic · On: K. Dowell -
88' Sheffield Utd Goal · Normal GoalD. Ings · Assist: Japhet Tanganga -
90'+7 Hull City Card · Yellow CardL. Coyle
Match Stats
| Stat | Sheffield Utd | Hull City |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 4 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 82% | 63% |
| Offsides | 4 | 4 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 14 | 18 |
| Corners | 13 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 493 | 246 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 6 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 5 |
| xG | 2.05 | 0.94 |
| Shots off Target | 1 | 9 |
| Possession | 67% | 33% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 406 | 154 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 8 |
| Saves | 3 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 10 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Hull City took an early lead through O. McBurnie's goal, but their advantage was short-lived as they were reduced to ten men after John Lundstram was sent off in the 75th minute.
- ▸ Gustavo Hamer's penalty in the 85th minute leveled the score, setting the stage for D. Ings' winning goal just three minutes later.