Match report

Hull City Defeats Swansea 2-1 in Championship Clash

Hull City
Hull City
2–1
FT
Swansea
Swansea
Jan 24, 2026

Hull City emerged victorious against Swansea in the Championship with a 2-1 win, thanks to early strikes by O. McBurnie from the penalty spot and Regan Slater's goal from an assist by A. Hadziahmetovic. Despite Liam Cullen reducing the deficit for Swansea late in the game, Hull managed to hold on to secure three crucial points.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Hull City 2 - Swansea 1
  • • O. McBurnie scored a penalty goal at minute 24
  • • Regan Slater added another for Hull at minute 39 from an assist by A. Hadziahmetovic
  • • Liam Cullen pulled one back for Swansea at minute 59
  • • Hull City and Swansea made multiple substitutions throughout the game

Lineups

Hull City

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 I. Pandur (G)
  • 2 L. Coyle (D)
  • 4 C. Hughes (D)
  • 15 J. Egan (D)
  • 23 A. Famewo (D)
  • 20 A. Hadziahmetovic (M)
  • 27 R. Slater (M)
  • 22 K. Joseph (M)
  • 21 J. Gelhardt (M)
  • 7 L. Millar (M)
  • 9 O. McBurnie (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 D. Phillips
  • 5 J. Lundstram
  • 11 B. Akintola
  • 13 Y. Hirakawa
  • 16 M. Jacob
  • 19 J. Ndala
  • 25 M. Crooks
  • 26 K. Dowell
  • 58 C. McCarthy

Swansea

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 22 L. Vigouroux (G)
  • 30 E. Galbraith (D)
  • 5 B. Cabango (D)
  • 15 C. Burgess (D)
  • 14 J. Tymon (D)
  • 4 J. Fulton (M)
  • 35 Ronald (M)
  • 17 G. Franco (M)
  • 20 L. Cullen (M)
  • 10 J. Eom (M)
  • 9 Z. Vipotnik (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Fisher
  • 2 J. Key
  • 6 M. Stamenic
  • 7 M. Widell
  • 8 M. Yalcouye
  • 39 Gustavo Nunes
  • 24 B. Wales
  • 25 J. Ward
  • 31 O. Cooper

Timeline

  1. Swansea
    22' Swansea Card · Yellow Card
    Cameron Burgess

    Foul

  2. Hull City
    24' Hull City Goal · Penalty
    O. McBurnie
  3. Hull City
    32' Hull City Card · Yellow Card
    A. Famewo

    Foul

  4. Hull City
    39' Hull City Goal · Normal Goal
    Regan Slater · Assist: A. Hadziahmetovic
  5. Swansea
    46' Swansea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ethan Galbraith · On: J. Key
  6. Hull City
    48' Hull City Card · Yellow Card
    L. Millar

    Foul

  7. Hull City
    56' Hull City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Gelhardt · On: John Lundstram
  8. Hull City
    56' Hull City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Millar · On: Y. Hirakawa
  9. Swansea
    59' Swansea Goal · Normal Goal
    Liam Cullen · Assist: Josh Tymon
  10. Swansea
    66' Swansea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Eom · On: M. Stamenic
  11. Swansea
    66' Swansea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Gonçalo Franco · On: M. Widell
  12. Swansea
    66' Swansea subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Ronald · On: Gustavo Nunes
  13. Swansea
    70' Swansea Card · Yellow Card
    J. Key

    Foul

  14. Hull City
    72' Hull City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. McBurnie · On: B. Akintola
  15. Hull City
    72' Hull City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Hadziahmetovic · On: M. Jacob
  16. Swansea
    80' Swansea subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Jay Fulton · On: M. Yalcouye
  17. Hull City
    88' Hull City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Joseph · On: K. Dowell
  18. Hull City
    90'+4 Hull City Card · Yellow Card
    K. Dowell

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Hull City Swansea
Fouls 13 6
Pass Accuracy 64% 84%
Offsides 1 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 16
Corners 6 7
Total Passes 227 543
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 0 7
Shots on Target 7 4
xG 1.80 1.98
Shots off Target 3 5
Possession 30% 70%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 146 455
Shots Inside Box 6 9
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 4 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ O. McBurnie's early penalty goal (24') gave Hull a strong lead, setting the tone for their performance.
  • ▸ Liam Cullen's goal at minute 59 briefly lifted hopes for Swansea, but Hull held firm to secure their win.