Match report

Hull City Defeats Middlesbrough 1-0 in Championship Clash

Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
0–1
FT
Hull City
Hull City
Dec 29, 2025

Hull City stunned Middlesbrough by securing a narrow victory in their Championship match on December 29th. A solitary goal from D. Gyabi gave Hull the lead and despite Middlesbrough's efforts, they were unable to find an equalizer.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Middlesbrough 0–1 Hull City
  • • Goal Scorer: D. Gyabi (Hull City)
  • • Assist Provider: K. Joseph (Hull City)
  • • Yellow Cards for Hull City: B. Akintola, C. McCarthy, J. Egan, K. Joseph
  • • Multiple Substitutions made by both teams in the second half

Lineups

Middlesbrough

Formation: 4-2-2-2

Starting XI

  • 31 S. Brynn (G)
  • 2 C. Brittain (D)
  • 12 L. Ayling (D)
  • 3 M. Targett (D)
  • 24 A. Bangura (D)
  • 16 A. Browne (M)
  • 14 A. Gilbert (M)
  • 11 M. Whittaker (M)
  • 7 H. Hackney (M)
  • 20 M. K. Sene (F)
  • 9 T. Conway (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 J. McLaughlin
  • 10 D. Burgzorg
  • 17 M. Hamilton
  • 18 A. Morris
  • 19 S. Nypan
  • 22 S. Silvera
  • 27 S. Hansen
  • 40 G. McCormick
  • 42 A. Kante

Hull City

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 I. Pandur (G)
  • 4 C. Hughes (D)
  • 15 J. Egan (D)
  • 23 A. Famewo (D)
  • 2 L. Coyle (M)
  • 25 M. Crooks (M)
  • 27 R. Slater (M)
  • 24 D. Gyabi (M)
  • 3 R. Giles (M)
  • 22 K. Joseph (F)
  • 19 J. Ndala (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 D. Phillips
  • 7 L. Millar
  • 9 O. McBurnie
  • 11 B. Akintola
  • 20 A. Hadziahmetovic
  • 39 E. Destan
  • 43 S. Ashbee
  • 45 K. Palmer
  • 58 C. McCarthy

Timeline

  1. Hull City
    ?' Hull City Card · Yellow Card
    B. Akintola

    Argument

  2. Hull City
    6' Hull City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Giles · On: C. McCarthy
  3. Hull City
    12' Hull City Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Gyabi · Assist: K. Joseph
  4. Hull City
    15' Hull City Card · Yellow Card
    C. McCarthy

    Foul

  5. Hull City
    58' Hull City Card · Yellow Card
    J. Egan

    Foul

  6. Middlesbrough
    59' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. K. Sene · On: D. Burgzorg
  7. Middlesbrough
    59' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Browne · On: A. Morris
  8. Middlesbrough
    59' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Gilbert · On: S. Hansen
  9. Hull City
    64' Hull City Card · Yellow Card
    K. Joseph

    Foul

  10. Hull City
    68' Hull City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Famewo · On: L. Millar
  11. Hull City
    68' Hull City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Ndala · On: A. Hadziahmetovic
  12. Hull City
    75' Hull City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Joseph · On: O. McBurnie
  13. Hull City
    76' Hull City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Coyle · On: K. Palmer
  14. Middlesbrough
    78' Middlesbrough Card · Yellow Card
    S. Hansen

    Foul

  15. Middlesbrough
    85' Middlesbrough subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Conway · On: S. Nypan

Match Stats

Stat Middlesbrough Hull City
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 86% 73%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 23 4
Corners 10 2
Total Passes 520 225
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots 10 1
Shots on Target 5 1
xG 1.47 0.29
Shots off Target 8 2
Possession 71% 29%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 448 164
Shots Inside Box 13 3
Saves 0 5
Shots Outside Box 10 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Hull City took an early lead with a goal from D. Gyabi at 12 minutes, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Middlesbrough made multiple substitutions in the second half but could not capitalize on their chances to equalize.