Hull City 0-2 Ipswich Town: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Coral’s post-match review of Hull City 0-2 Ipswich Town in the Championship on Tuesday, 25 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Hull City and Ipswich Town squared off in a Championship clash that stayed tight for much of the game, with both sides picking up early yellow cards – J. Gelhardt for Hull at 31’ and J. Cajuste for Ipswich at 22’ – suggesting a bit of a scrappy start. The first half saw Ipswich make a change at the break, bringing on J. Taylor for J. Cajuste, while possession was fairly evenly split, but Ipswich edged the corners. Things heated up after the hour mark with a flurry of substitutions from both teams, setting the stage for the visitors to break the deadlock.

Ipswich took control in the second half, with M. Nunez scoring the opener assisted by J. Philogene in the 69th minute, followed quickly by C. Akpom’s goal assisted by J. Taylor just four minutes later to make it 0-2. Hull responded with late subs like L. Coyle for C. Drameh at 78’ and K. Joseph for B. Akintola at 79’, but couldn’t find a way back. A late yellow for Ipswich’s J. Greaves at 89’ added to the tension, but the Tractor Boys held firm for a deserved away win.

The stats paint a picture of a closely contested match, with Ipswich just shading possession at 52% to Hull’s 48%, which likely helped them build more attacking opportunities as evidenced by their 6 corners compared to Hull’s 3. Both teams showed some ill-discipline with 2 yellow cards each, and no reds, but Ipswich’s higher number of substitutions – 5 to Hull’s 4 – suggests they adapted better to the game’s flow, especially in the second half where they scored both goals. Overall, these numbers reflect Ipswich’s slight edge in creating chances, turning a balanced affair into a comfortable victory.

While Hull managed to stay competitive in possession, their fewer corners indicate less sustained pressure in the final third, and the yellow cards – including one early for Gelhardt – might have disrupted their rhythm. Ipswich’s subs, like the halftime switch, seemed to inject fresh energy, contributing to their goals shortly after more changes around the 66-67 minute mark.

The game saw early cautions that set a combative tone, with Ipswich’s J. Cajuste picking up a yellow at 22’ and Hull’s J. Gelhardt following at 31’. A halftime substitution for Ipswich brought J. Taylor on for Cajuste at 46’, which appeared to steady their midfield. Hull added to the bookings with R. Giles’ yellow at 52’, keeping the referee busy.

Momentum shifted decisively around the hour, with Hull making double subs at 64’ – J. Ndala off for E. Destan and A. Hadziahmetovic off for M. Belloumi – but Ipswich responded with changes at 66’ and 67’, including J. Clarke off for J. Philogene and G. Hirst off for C. Akpom. This paved the way for the breakthrough: M. Nunez’s goal assisted by Philogene at 69’, quickly followed by Akpom’s strike assisted by Taylor at 73’. Late on, Hull subbed L. Coyle off for C. Drameh at 78’ and K. Joseph off for B. Akintola at 79’, while Ipswich swapped M. Nunez off for B. Johnson at 83’ and saw J. Greaves yellow-carded at 89’.

These moments highlighted Ipswich’s effective use of the bench to seize control, turning a stalemate into a win with two quick goals, while Hull’s efforts couldn’t overturn the deficit.

Hull City lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, aiming for a solid defensive base with attacking flair through the three behind the striker, which kept them competitive in possession but struggling to convert into clear chances against Ipswich’s pressure. The shape held firm in the first half, but early yellows disrupted their flow, and the double substitution at 64’ – bringing on E. Destan and M. Belloumi – looked to add fresh legs in attack without majorly altering the setup. Later changes like C. Drameh and B. Akintola coming on around the 78-79’ mark tried to inject energy on the flanks, but by then the game had slipped away, showing the formation’s limitations when chasing a deficit.

Ipswich Town also deployed a 4-2-3-1, using the double pivot in midfield to control the tempo and support quick transitions, which paid off with their slight possession edge and more corners throughout the match. The structure worked well to absorb Hull’s threats early on, and the halftime sub of J. Taylor for J. Cajuste bolstered their engine room for the second period. Further tweaks around 66-67’ – including J. Philogene and C. Akpom coming on – enhanced their attacking threat, directly leading to the goals, while the late swap of B. Johnson for M. Nunez helped see out the win without losing stability.

Marcelino Núñez earned Man of the Match honours for Ipswich Town with a standout performance, netting 1 goal in his 83 minutes on the pitch. He didn’t register any assists or big chances created but delivered 3 key passes that kept the visitors ticking, proving pivotal in their 2-0 victory.

Recent Championship matches:

• Loss: 0-2 vs Ipswich Town (H)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Queens Park Rangers (A)
• Win: 3-2 vs Portsmouth (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Derby County (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs Norwich City (A)

Recent Championship matches:

• Win: 2-0 vs Hull City (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Wrexham (H)
• Win: 4-1 vs Swansea City (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Watford (H)
• Win: 4-1 vs Queens Park Rangers (A)

Hull City, sitting 8th with 25 points, will look to bounce back from this 0-2 home defeat when they face Stoke City on 29 November at 12:30. The loss highlights their struggles to break down teams with a slight edge in possession, and with no new injuries or suspensions evident, they’ll need to sharpen their attacking output to climb the table against a mid-table rival.

Ipswich Town, currently 4th with 27 points, head into their next fixture against Oxford United on 28 November at 20:00 buoyed by this clinical 2-0 away win. Their effective substitutions and quick second-half goals show good form, which could help them maintain momentum and push for promotion spots without any apparent setbacks from this match.

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