Hull City v Sheffield Utd result
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Hull City 1–0 Sheffield Utd — Hull City won this Championship match.
The result
Hull City beat Sheffield Utd 1–0 in the Championship on Saturday 4 October. Expected goals (xG) tell a different story: Sheffield Utd out-shot Hull City 13 to 5 and created the better chances, 2.52 xG to 0.45 (the provider’s expected goals for this match). Context.
The goals
Hull City led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Hull City: D. Akintola (30’, assisted by Lewie Coyle).
Discipline
Gavin Ward, England showed four yellow cards — against 3.6 yellows a game across the last 11 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Hull City: Oliver McBurnie (60’) and John Egan (88’); Sheffield Utd: C. O'Hare (46’) and Mark McGuinness (60’).
What it changes
Hull City move up from 16th to 10th (nine league matches played). Hull City have scored 70 goals, the fifth-most of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). Hull City have conceded 66 goals, the fifth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Sheffield Utd stay 24th after this result (nine league matches played). Sheffield Utd have scored 66 goals, the eighth-most of the 24 clubs (2025/26 so far, after 46 games). Sheffield Utd have conceded 66 goals, the fifth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.
Hull City have scored in six consecutive matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, D. Akintola (Hull City) 6.7, Ivor Pandur (Hull City) 5.9 and Lewie Coyle (Hull City) 5.1 led the match.
Next up
Hull City next host Brighton on 21 November 2026.
Sheffield Utd next host Watford on 21 November 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Hull City: Hull City v Brighton, Saturday 21 November — the preview. Next for Sheffield Utd: Sheffield Utd v Watford, Saturday 21 November — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: Hull City 1–0 Sheffield Utd · Championship
- Referee: Gavin Ward, England
- Head-to-head (last 6): Hull City 1 · draws 1 · Sheffield Utd 4 · 2 goals/game
- Recent form: Hull City 1W 2D 2L · Sheffield Utd 1W 0D 4L
Hull City 1–0 Sheffield Utd (Championship): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key Stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 30 September 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Hull City for / against | Line | Sheffield Utd for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 2 for · 2.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.38 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.43 for · 4.71 against n 7 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5.75 for · 4.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 13.43 for · 15.86 against n 7 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 9 for · 15.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 5.29 for · 5.14 against n 7 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 1.63 for · 5.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 11.43 for · 9.71 against n 7 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 13.25 for · 12.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.29 for · 1.57 against n 7 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.25 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: Gavin Ward, England — 3.64 yellow cards a game, 0.18 red cards, 19.82 fouls over 11 matches.
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Hull City
Hull City Defensive
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I. Pandur n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.1 | — |
| R. Giles n 8 | 89.3 | 0.5 | 0 | — |
| J. Lundstram n 8 | 87.5 | 1.5 | 0 | Sydie Peck |
| Oliver McBurnie n 8 | 81 | 1.4 | 1.4 | T. Campbell |
| C. Hughes n 8 | 90 | 0.9 | 0.6 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| I. Pandur n 8 | 90 | 0 |
| R. Giles n 8 | 89.3 | 0.6 |
| J. Lundstram n 8 | 87.5 | 2.4 |
| Oliver McBurnie n 8 | 81 | 0.7 |
| J. Egan n 8 | 90 | 1.4 |
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Hull City Attacking
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Pandur n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| R. Giles n 8 | 89.3 | 0.3 | 0 |
| J. Lundstram n 8 | 87.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| Oliver McBurnie n 8 | 81 | 1.7 | 1.1 |
| J. Egan n 8 | 90 | 0.4 | 0.3 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Pandur n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| R. Giles n 8 | 89.3 | 0 | 0.6 |
| J. Lundstram n 8 | 87.5 | 0.1 | 0 |
| Oliver McBurnie n 8 | 81 | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| J. Egan n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0 |
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Sheffield Utd
Sheffield Utd Defensive
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydie Peck n 8 | 84.4 | 1.6 | 1.2 | J. Lundstram |
| C. O'Hare n 8 | 80.8 | 0.8 | 1.7 | — |
| G. Hamer n 8 | 74.9 | 2 | 1.5 | — |
| T. Campbell n 8 | 63.3 | 1.4 | 0.7 | Oliver McBurnie |
| M. Cooper n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0.3 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Sydie Peck n 8 | 84.4 | 2.5 |
| C. O'Hare n 8 | 80.8 | 1.5 |
| G. Hamer n 8 | 74.9 | 1.1 |
| T. Campbell n 8 | 63.3 | 0.9 |
| M. Cooper n 8 | 90 | 0 |
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Sheffield Utd Attacking
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydie Peck n 8 | 84.4 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| C. O'Hare n 8 | 80.8 | 1 | 0.4 |
| G. Hamer n 8 | 74.9 | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| T. Campbell n 8 | 63.3 | 0.9 | 0.4 |
| M. Cooper n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydie Peck n 8 | 84.4 | 0 | 0.1 |
| C. O'Hare n 8 | 80.8 | 0.1 | 0 |
| G. Hamer n 8 | 74.9 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| T. Campbell n 8 | 63.3 | 0.2 | 0 |
| M. Cooper n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
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Match Statistics & Details
| Hull City | Sheffield Utd | |
|---|---|---|
| 38% | Possession | 62% |
| 0.45 | Expected goals (xG) | 2.52 |
| 5 | Shots | 13 |
| 2 | Shots on target | 4 |
| 2 | Shots off target | 4 |
| 1 | Blocked shots | 5 |
| 5 | Shots inside the box | 9 |
| 4 | Corners | 9 |
| 1 | Offsides | 2 |
| 13 | Fouls | 13 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Saves | 1 |
| 314 | Passes | 486 |
| 70% | Pass accuracy | 82% |
Hull City Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I. Pandur | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| L. Coyle | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| J. Egan | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.9 |
| C. Hughes | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.2 |
| R. Giles | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| R. Slater | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| J. Gelhardt | 82 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Oliver McBurnie | 82 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | Y | 6.6 |
| D. Gyabi | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| D. Akintola | 62 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8.2 |
| J. Lundstram | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| A. Hadžiahmetović sub | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| M. Crooks sub | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.3 |
| L. Millar sub | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| S. Ajayi sub | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| E. Destan sub | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
Sheffield Utd Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Cooper | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Tanganga | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| M. McGuinness | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6 |
| B. Mee | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.7 |
| C. Ogbene | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| G. Hamer | 90 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.9 |
| Alex Matos | 81 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| S. McCallum | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 7.2 |
| T. Campbell | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Sydie Peck | 63 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| C. O'Hare | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.3 |
| T. Davies sub | 27 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| D. Ings sub | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| H. Burrows sub | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| T. Cannon sub | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| L. Barry sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, Head-to-Head & Standings
The numbers behind Hull City v Sheffield Utd — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2025-01-24 Sheffield Utd 0–3 Hull City
- 2024-09-13 Hull City 0–2 Sheffield Utd
- 2023-01-20 Sheffield Utd 1–0 Hull City
- 2022-09-04 Hull City 0–2 Sheffield Utd
- 2022-02-15 Sheffield Utd 0–0 Hull City
- 2021-09-18 Hull City 1–3 Sheffield Utd
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Hull City and Sheffield Utd?
- In their last 6 meetings, Hull City won 1, Sheffield Utd won 4 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Hull City and Sheffield Utd?
- Recent form — Hull City 1W 2D 2L; Sheffield Utd 1W 0D 4L.
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