Match report
Sheffield Wednesday Stalemate with Hull City 2-2 (Championship)
Sheffield Wednesday
2–2
FT
Hull City
Dec 26, 2025
Sheffield Wednesday held off a resilient Hull City to secure a 2-2 draw in their Boxing Day Championship encounter, showcasing tenacity and skill from both sides.
Key Facts
- • S. Ingelsson opened the scoring for Sheffield Wednesday at 21'
- • M. Belloumi equalized for Hull City with an assist from Matt Crooks at 37'
- • B. Cadamarteri restored Sheffield Wednesday's lead at 60' with an assist by Barry Bannan
- • Matt Crooks equalized for Hull City again at 65'
Lineups
Sheffield Wednesday
Formation: 3-5-2
Starting XI
- 1 P. Charles (G)
- 6 D. Iorfa (D)
- 22 G. Otegbayo (D)
- 16 L. Cooper (D)
- 2 L. Palmer (M)
- 37 J. Thornton (M)
- 10 B. Bannan (M)
- 8 S. Ingelsson (M)
- 12 H. Amass (M)
- 18 B. Cadamarteri (F)
- 9 J. Lowe (F)
Substitutes
- 24 E. Horvath
- 32 J. Emery
- 28 C. McGhee
- 27 R. Johnson
- 33 Y. Alao
- 20 R. Shipston
- 41 F. Onukwuli
- 31 W. Grainger
- 40 D. Moses
Hull City
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Starting XI
- 1 I. Pandur (G)
- 2 L. Coyle (D)
- 15 J. Egan (D)
- 4 C. Hughes (D)
- 3 R. Giles (D)
- 10 M. Belloumi (M)
- 27 R. Slater (M)
- 20 A. Hadziahmetovic (M)
- 7 L. Millar (M)
- 25 M. Crooks (F)
- 9 O. McBurnie (F)
Substitutes
- 12 D. Phillips
- 11 B. Akintola
- 19 J. Ndala
- 22 K. Joseph
- 23 A. Famewo
- 24 D. Gyabi
- 39 E. Destan
- 45 K. Palmer
- 58 C. McCarthy
Timeline
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21' Sheffield Wednesday Goal · Normal GoalS. Ingelsson · Assist: P. Charles -
28' Hull City Card · Yellow CardJ. EganFoul
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35' Hull City Card · Yellow CardMatt CrooksFoul
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37' Hull City Goal · Normal GoalM. Belloumi · Assist: Matt Crooks -
46' Hull City Card · Yellow CardO. McBurnieFoul
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46' Hull City subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Egan · On: A. Famewo -
60' Sheffield Wednesday Goal · Normal GoalB. Cadamarteri · Assist: Barry Bannan -
65' Hull City Goal · Normal GoalMatt Crooks -
67' Hull City subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Millar · On: K. Joseph -
68' Hull City subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Hadziahmetovic · On: D. Gyabi -
72' Hull City subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Belloumi · On: B. Akintola -
76' Sheffield Wednesday Card · Yellow CardJ. Lowe -
78' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Ingelsson · On: F. Onukwuli -
79' Sheffield Wednesday subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Thornton · On: R. Shipston -
83' Hull City subst · Substitution 5Off: Matt Crooks · On: E. Destan -
87' Hull City Card · Yellow CardE. DestanArgument
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90'+8 Sheffield Wednesday Card · Yellow CardBarry BannanFoul
Match Stats
| Stat | Sheffield Wednesday | Hull City |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 5 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 76% | 83% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 12 | 14 |
| Corners | 4 | 4 |
| Total Passes | 382 | 460 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 6 |
| xG | 1.56 | 1.52 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 7 |
| Possession | 45% | 55% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 292 | 382 |
| Shots Inside Box | 7 | 12 |
| Saves | 3 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Sheffield Wednesday took the early lead through S. Ingelsson, but Hull City quickly responded with M. Belloumi's goal, creating a balanced match.
- ▸ B. Cadamarteri’s goal for Sheffield Wednesday reasserted their control, only to be met by Matt Crooks' equalizer which sealed the 2-2 draw.