Match report

Manchester United Defeats Hull City 2-0 in League Cup

Manchester United
Manchester United
2–0
FT
Hull City
Hull City
Jan 10, 2017

Manchester United secured a convincing 2-0 victory against Hull City in the League Cup, capitalizing on goals from Mata and M. Fellaini. The Red Devils dominated proceedings, showcasing their tactical prowess and strong team play. Hull City struggled to find their rhythm and were dealt a blow when Harry Maguire received a yellow card in the 40th minute. Despite substitutions aimed at bolstering their attack, Hull City was unable to find the back of the net.

Key Facts

  • • Manchester United defeated Hull City 2-0 in the League Cup
  • • Mata scored the first goal in the 56th minute, assisted by Henrikh Mkhitaryan
  • • M. Fellaini netted the second goal in the 87th minute, assisted by M. Darmian
  • • Harry Maguire received a yellow card for Hull City in the 40th minute
  • • Key substitutions included Mata off for M. Fellaini and Henrikh Mkhitaryan for J. Lingard

Lineups

Manchester United

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 De Gea (G)
  • 36 M. Darmian (D)
  • 12 C. Smalling (D)
  • 4 P. Jones (D)
  • 25 A. Valencia (D)
  • 8 Mata (M)
  • 22 H. Mkhitaryan (M)
  • 21 Ander Herrera (M)
  • 6 P. Pogba (M)
  • 10 W. Rooney (F)
  • 19 M. Rashford (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 A. Martial
  • 14 J. Lingard
  • 27 M. Fellaini
  • 16 M. Carrick
  • 17 D. Blind
  • 20 S. Romero
  • 24 T. Fosu-Mensah

Hull City

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 16 E. Jakupovic
  • 5 H. Maguire (D)
  • 3 A. Robertson (D)
  • 28 J. Tymon (D)
  • 8 T. Huddlestone (M)
  • 10 R. Snodgrass (M)
  • 7 D. Meyler (M)
  • 25 R. Mason (M)
  • 11 S. Clucas (M)
  • 22 M. Henriksen (M)
  • 20 A. Diomande (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 A. Hernández
  • 15 S. Maloney
  • 17 J. Weir
  • 23 D. Marshall
  • 29 J. Bowen
  • 37 J. Clackstone

Timeline

  1. Hull City
    19' Hull City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Henriksen · On: A. Hernández
  2. Hull City
    40' Hull City Card · Yellow Card
    Harry Maguire
  3. Manchester United
    56' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    Mata · Assist: Henrikh Mkhitaryan
  4. Manchester United
    59' Manchester United subst · Substitution 1
    Off: W. Rooney · On: A. Martial
  5. Manchester United
    71' Manchester United subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Henrikh Mkhitaryan · On: J. Lingard
  6. Hull City
    74' Hull City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Diomandé · On: S. Maloney
  7. Manchester United
    79' Manchester United subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Mata · On: M. Fellaini
  8. Manchester United
    87' Manchester United Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Fellaini · Assist: M. Darmian
  9. Hull City
    90'+1 Hull City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Josh Tymon · On: James Weir

Match Stats

Stat Manchester United Hull City
Fouls 13 11
Pass Accuracy 89% 73%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 21 6
Corners 8 2
Total Passes 657 339
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 6 3
Shots off Target 11 2
Possession 66% 34%
Accurate Passes 587 247
Shots Inside Box 12 2
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 9 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Mata's goal in the 56th minute set the tone for Manchester United's dominance, providing a crucial early lead
  • ▸ The second goal by M. Fellaini in the 87th minute sealed Manchester United's victory, putting any doubts to rest