Match report

Hull City Defeats Millwall 2-0 in Championship Clash

Millwall
Millwall
0–2
FT
Hull City
Hull City
May 11, 2026

In a tightly contested Championship match at the Den, Hull City emerged victorious with a 2-0 win over Millwall. Despite Millwall's spirited defense, Hull City's clinical finishing proved decisive with goals from M. Belloumi and J. Gelhardt. The victory bolsters Hull City's position in the table as they continue to push for a playoff spot.

Key Facts

  • • Hull City secured the win with goals from M. Belloumi (64') and J. Gelhardt (79')
  • • Millwall made three substitutions in the 64th minute, with T. Ballo, Z. Sturge, and C. De Norre coming on
  • • Hull City saw J. Egan and Charlie Hughes receive yellow cards in the first half
  • • M. Belloumi was also cautioned for time-wasting in the 69th minute
  • • Hull City had a strong second half, with four substitutions in the final 10 minutes of the game

Lineups

Millwall

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 A. Patterson (G)
  • 18 R. Leonard (D)
  • 4 T. Crama (D)
  • 5 J. Cooper (D)
  • 3 Z. Sturge (D)
  • 24 C. De Norre (M)
  • 49 D. Mazou-Sacko (M)
  • 11 F. Azeez (M)
  • 10 C. Neghli (M)
  • 7 T. Ballo (M)
  • 19 J. Coburn (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 M. Crocombe
  • 67 B. Bannan
  • 2 D. McNamara
  • 25 L. Cundle
  • 9 M. Ivanovic
  • 14 A. Doughty
  • 17 M. Langstaff
  • 8 B. Mitchell
  • 22 T. Watson

Hull City

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 I. Pandur (G)
  • 6 S. Ajayi (D)
  • 15 J. Egan (D)
  • 4 C. Hughes (D)
  • 2 L. Coyle (M)
  • 27 R. Slater (M)
  • 25 M. Crooks (M)
  • 3 R. Giles (M)
  • 22 K. Joseph (F)
  • 7 L. Millar (F)
  • 9 O. McBurnie (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 D. Phillips
  • 5 J. Lundstram
  • 37 P. McNair
  • 10 M. Belloumi
  • 26 K. Dowell
  • 23 A. Famewo
  • 21 J. Gelhardt
  • 36 L. Koumas
  • 13 Y. Hirakawa

Timeline

  1. Hull City
    10' Hull City Card · Yellow Card
    J. Egan

    Foul

  2. Hull City
    45'+2 Hull City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Joseph · On: M. Belloumi
  3. Hull City
    52' Hull City Card · Yellow Card
    Charlie Hughes

    Foul

  4. Millwall
    57' Millwall subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Ballo · On: M. Ivanovic
  5. Millwall
    63' Millwall subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Z. Sturge · On: A. Doughty
  6. Millwall
    64' Millwall subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. De Norre · On: Barry Bannan
  7. Hull City
    64' Hull City Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Belloumi · Assist: Matt Crooks
  8. Hull City
    69' Hull City Card · Yellow Card
    M. Belloumi

    Time wasting

  9. Hull City
    78' Hull City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Millar · On: J. Gelhardt
  10. Hull City
    79' Hull City Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Gelhardt · Assist: M. Belloumi
  11. Hull City
    84' Hull City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Regan Slater · On: John Lundstram
  12. Hull City
    84' Hull City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Giles · On: P. McNair
  13. Hull City
    84' Hull City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: O. McBurnie · On: L. Koumas
  14. Millwall
    85' Millwall subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Mazou-Sacko · On: L. Cundle
  15. Millwall
    85' Millwall subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Coburn · On: M. Langstaff
  16. Millwall
    88' Millwall Card · Yellow Card
    F. Azeez

    Foul

  17. Hull City
    90'+5 Hull City Card · Yellow Card
    J. Gelhardt

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Millwall Hull City
Fouls 10 9
Pass Accuracy 78% 58%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 14
Corners 6 8
Total Passes 463 227
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 5 7
xG 0.87 2.12
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 67% 33%
Goals Prevented 0.75 0.75
Accurate Passes 361 132
Shots Inside Box 8 11
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Hull City took the lead when M. Belloumi capitalized on a well-worked move, scoring in the 64th minute, which gave them a crucial advantage
  • ▸ The second goal by J. Gelhardt in the 79th minute solidified Hull City's lead and effectively ended Millwall's hopes of a comeback