Hull City 1-0 West Bromwich Albion: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Coral’s post-match review of Hull City 1-0 West Bromwich Albion in the Championship on Saturday, 20 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Hull City won 1-0 against West Bromwich Albion in a tense Championship clash at the MKM Stadium. The first half saw both sides picking up yellow cards, with West Brom’s Charlie Taylor booked at 28’ and Hull’s Mohamed Belloumi at 45+4’, before Oliver McBurnie slotted home a penalty for Hull at 45+7’ to break the deadlock right before the break. West Brom had to make an early change when Chris Mepham came on for Krystian Bielik at 45+2’, but Hull’s recent run of wins, including back-to-back victories over Millwall and Wrexham, gave them the edge to hold firm.

The second half heated up with more bookings, like Matt Crooks for Hull at 55’ and George Campbell for West Brom at 50’, and West Brom went down to 10 men when substitute Alfie Gilchrist got a red card at 75’ after coming on just minutes earlier. Hull made tactical switches, such as Babajide David Akintola replacing Mohamed Belloumi at 72’ and later Enis Destan for goalscorer Oliver McBurnie at 85’, helping them see out the game. This result builds on Hull’s strong form, with four wins in their last five, while West Brom’s patchy run of two losses in a row before this made it tough for them to turn things around.

West Brom edged possession with 57% compared to Hull’s 43%, suggesting they controlled more of the ball, but Hull made the most of their chances with eight corners to West Brom’s three, showing they were more threatening from set pieces. Both teams were neck and neck on successful dribbles, with Hull at 43 and West Brom at 44, pointing to a lively battle in midfield where neither side dominated the flair. The match was feisty with four yellow cards each and one red for West Brom, plus Hull converting their single penalty, while both used all five substitutions – like Hull bringing on Amir Hadziahmetovic for Kyle Joseph at 46’ and West Brom swapping in Josh Maja for Isaac Jude Price at 66’ – to try and shift the momentum.

The game’s turning point came right at the end of the first half when Hull earned a penalty, and Oliver McBurnie calmly converted it at 45+7’ to give his side the lead they’d protect for the win. West Brom’s hopes faded further in the second half with Alfie Gilchrist, who had only just replaced George Campbell at 67’, picking up a red card at 75’ and leaving them a man short. Hull’s substitutions, such as Enis Destan coming on for Oliver McBurnie at 85’ and Darko Gyabi replacing Regan Slater at 90+1’, helped steady the ship amid a flurry of yellow cards on both sides.

Hull City lined up in a solid 4-4-2 shape, with Oliver McBurnie leading the line effectively up front and proving key in partnerships that created pressure, especially from set pieces. Mohamed Belloumi added width before being replaced by Babajide David Akintola, while Ryan Giles contributed on the flank amid the defensive efforts. Players like Liam Millar and Regan Slater were involved in the midfield battles, with changes like Akin Famewo coming on for Liam Millar helping maintain their structure.

West Bromwich Albion set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, relying on midfield control with players like Krystian Bielik before his early exit for Chris Mepham, and attackers such as Mikey Johnston pushing forward. George Campbell was part of the backline until Alfie Gilchrist took his place, but the red card disrupted their rhythm. Substitutes like Josh Maja, who replaced Isaac Jude Price, aimed to boost the attack, while Charlie Taylor’s involvement in defence ended with Jayson Molumby coming on.

Coral’s Man of the Match goes to Oliver McBurnie, who stood out for Hull City with his crucial goal from the penalty spot, even though he didn’t rack up assists or big chances created. His composure under pressure turned the game, and without any key passes noted, it was his finishing that made the difference in a tight contest. He started the match and was later replaced by Enis Destan, but his impact was clear in securing the three points.

Recent Championship matches:

• Win: 1-0 vs West Bromwich Albion (H)
• Win: 3-1 vs Millwall (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs Wrexham (H)
• Loss: 1-4 vs Middlesbrough (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Stoke City (A)

Recent Championship matches:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Hull City (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs Sheffield United (H)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Southampton (A)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Queens Park Rangers (A)
• Win: 3-2 vs Swansea City (H)

Hull City have just beaten West Bromwich Albion 1-0, boosting them to fourth place on 37 points with a strong recent form of four wins in their last five league games. They’ll look to keep the momentum going against Sheffield Wednesday on 2025-12-26 at 15:00, where the opposition sit rock bottom in 24th on -9 points. This could be a chance for Hull to chase down the top spots and build a gap from the pack below.

West Bromwich Albion have just lost 1-0 to Hull City, leaving them in 16th on 28 points after a mixed run with two wins and three losses in their last five. They’ll aim to bounce back against Bristol City on 2025-12-26 at 15:00, facing a side in ninth on 33 points who are pushing for playoffs. A positive result here could help West Brom climb away from the mid-table scrap and regain some confidence.

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