Match report

Bristol City Upsets Hull City 3-2 in Championship Clash

Hull City
Hull City
2–3
FT
Bristol City
Bristol City
Feb 7, 2026

Bristol City stunned their hosts by securing a thrilling 3-2 victory against Hull City at the KCOM Stadium. The match was characterized by a fast-paced first half that saw Bristol City rally from behind to take an early lead, with goals from R. Atkinson and R. McCrorie, followed closely by E. Riis. Despite Hull City's late push with K. Dowell scoring in the 78th minute, Bristol City held on for a crucial win.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Hull City 2–3 Bristol City
  • • O. McBurnie scored first for Hull City at 24 minutes (assisted by Regan Slater)
  • • R. Atkinson equalized for Bristol City in the 33rd minute (assisted by Tomi Horvat)
  • • R. McCrorie put Bristol City ahead in the 39th minute (assisted by S. Twine)
  • • E. Riis extended Bristol City's lead to 3-1 at 50 minutes (again assisted by S. Twine)
  • • K. Dowell scored a consolation goal for Hull City in the 78th minute (assisted by J. Gelhardt)

Lineups

Hull City

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 I. Pandur (G)
  • 37 P. McNair (D)
  • 15 J. Egan (D)
  • 4 C. Hughes (D)
  • 2 L. Coyle (M)
  • 27 R. Slater (M)
  • 5 J. Lundstram (M)
  • 3 R. Giles (M)
  • 21 J. Gelhardt (F)
  • 22 K. Joseph (F)
  • 9 O. McBurnie (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 D. Phillips
  • 7 L. Millar
  • 16 M. Jacob
  • 20 A. Hadziahmetovic
  • 23 A. Famewo
  • 26 K. Dowell
  • 33 T. Collyer
  • 36 L. Koumas
  • 58 C. McCarthy

Bristol City

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 23 R. Vitek (G)
  • 19 G. Tanner (D)
  • 16 R. Dickie (D)
  • 5 R. Atkinson (D)
  • 2 R. McCrorie (M)
  • 40 S. Morsy (M)
  • 4 A. Randell (M)
  • 21 Neto Borges (M)
  • 14 T. Horvat (F)
  • 10 S. Twine (F)
  • 18 E. Riis (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 J. Lumley
  • 3 C. Pring
  • 38 N. Eile
  • 17 M. Sykes
  • 8 J. Williams
  • 44 G. Earthy
  • 20 S. Bell
  • 11 D. Burgzorg
  • 30 S. Armstrong

Timeline

  1. Hull City
    24' Hull City Goal · Normal Goal
    O. McBurnie · Assist: Regan Slater
  2. Bristol City
    33' Bristol City Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Atkinson · Assist: Tomi Horvat
  3. Bristol City
    39' Bristol City Goal · Normal Goal
    R. McCrorie · Assist: S. Twine
  4. Hull City
    46' Hull City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Giles · On: L. Millar
  5. Hull City
    46' Hull City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Joseph · On: L. Koumas
  6. Bristol City
    50' Bristol City Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Riis · Assist: S. Twine
  7. Hull City
    65' Hull City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Egan · On: M. Jacob
  8. Hull City
    65' Hull City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: John Lundstram · On: K. Dowell
  9. Bristol City
    70' Bristol City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. McCrorie · On: M. Sykes
  10. Bristol City
    71' Bristol City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Riis · On: S. Armstrong
  11. Hull City
    76' Hull City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. McNair · On: T. Collyer
  12. Hull City
    78' Hull City Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Dowell · Assist: J. Gelhardt
  13. Bristol City
    79' Bristol City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Morsy · On: Joe Williams
  14. Bristol City
    79' Bristol City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Tomi Horvat · On: D. Burgzorg
  15. Hull City
    81' Hull City Card · Yellow Card
    T. Collyer

    Foul

  16. Hull City
    87' Hull City Card · Yellow Card
    Regan Slater

    Foul

  17. Bristol City
    90'+8 Bristol City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: G. Tanner · On: N. Eile

Match Stats

Stat Hull City Bristol City
Fouls 10 8
Pass Accuracy 84% 69%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 11
Corners 2 4
Total Passes 661 319
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 4 3
Shots on Target 5 6
xG 1.23 1.94
Shots off Target 1 2
Possession 68% 32%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 552 221
Shots Inside Box 6 8
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The turning point came early as Bristol City responded quickly to O. McBurnie's opener with two goals within six minutes, led by R. Atkinson and R. McCrorie.
  • ▸ Despite Hull City’s attempt to regain control, Bristol City maintained their composure and secured a third goal through E. Riis before Hull City could fully recover, ensuring the victory.