Match report

Hull City Stuns Southampton with Late 2-1 Win in Championship

Southampton
Southampton
1–2
FT
Hull City
Hull City
Jan 17, 2026

In an unexpected turn of events, Hull City secured a crucial 2-1 win over Southampton at St Mary's Stadium. The match started with a quick strike from K. Joseph and another goal by Charlie Hughes in the first half for Hull City, which was followed by R. Stewart's consolation goal for Southampton late in the game.

Key Facts

  • • Hull City scored twice within 14 minutes: K. Joseph (20') and Charlie Hughes (34')
  • • R. Stewart reduced the deficit for Southampton with a goal at 71'
  • • L. Coyle of Hull City received a yellow card in the 38th minute, followed by another yellow to Charlie Hughes during extra time
  • • Southampton made multiple substitutions but couldn't catch up: F. Azaz and T. Fellows (66' & 67'), C. Jander (77'), R. Manning (89')

Lineups

Southampton

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 41 D. Peretz (G)
  • 6 T. Harwood-Bellis (D)
  • 15 N. Wood (D)
  • 17 J. Quarshie (D)
  • 18 T. Fellows (M)
  • 20 C. Jander (M)
  • 4 F. Downes (M)
  • 3 R. Manning (M)
  • 10 F. Azaz (F)
  • 13 L. Scienza (F)
  • 9 A. Armstrong (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. McCarthy
  • 5 J. Stephens
  • 11 R. Stewart
  • 19 C. Archer
  • 27 K. Matsuki
  • 34 Welington
  • 38 E. Jelert
  • 46 J. Robinson
  • 53 B. Williams

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)
  • 25 M. Crooks (M)
  • 27 R. Slater (M)
  • 22 K. Joseph (M)
  • 20 A. Hadziahmetovic (M)
  • 7 L. Millar (M)
  • 9 O. McBurnie (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 D. Phillips
  • 5 J. Lundstram
  • 11 B. Akintola
  • 16 M. Jacob
  • 19 J. Ndala
  • 45 K. Palmer
  • 52 H. Parker
  • 58 C. McCarthy
  • 31 J. Debayo

Timeline

  1. Hull City
    20' Hull City Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Joseph · Assist: O. McBurnie
  2. Hull City
    34' Hull City Goal · Normal Goal
    Charlie Hughes · Assist: A. Hadziahmetovic
  3. Hull City
    38' Hull City Card · Yellow Card
    L. Coyle

    Foul

  4. Hull City
    45'+1 Hull City Card · Yellow Card
    Charlie Hughes

    Foul

  5. Hull City
    46' Hull City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Famewo · On: C. McCarthy
  6. Hull City
    54' Hull City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Joseph · On: M. Jacob
  7. Southampton
    66' Southampton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Azaz · On: R. Stewart
  8. Southampton
    67' Southampton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: T. Fellows · On: J. Robinson
  9. Southampton
    71' Southampton Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Stewart · Assist: L. Scienza
  10. Hull City
    75' Hull City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Millar · On: John Lundstram
  11. Hull City
    76' Hull City subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Coyle · On: J. Ndala
  12. Southampton
    77' Southampton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Jander · On: K. Matsuki
  13. Southampton
    89' Southampton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Manning · On: C. Archer
  14. Hull City
    90' Hull City subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Hadziahmetovic · On: B. Akintola

Match Stats

Stat Southampton Hull City
Fouls 5 15
Pass Accuracy 86% 71%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 22 9
Corners 8 2
Total Passes 581 285
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 6 5
Shots on Target 7 3
xG 2.93 0.62
Shots off Target 9 1
Possession 67% 33%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 501 202
Shots Inside Box 16 6
Saves 1 5
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ K. Joseph's early goal set the tone for Hull City, giving them a quick lead and confidence boost to control the match.
  • ▸ R. Stewart's late goal for Southampton provided a spark of hope but wasn't enough to overturn the deficit.