Stoke City 1-2 Hull City: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

The game’s turning point came early when S. Thomas scored for Stoke in the 17th minute, unassisted, putting them ahead and setting a positive tone for the hosts. Hull’s half-time substitutions injected energy, with K. Joseph replacing J. Ndala and M. Belloumi coming on for D. Gyabi at 46’, leading directly to S. Ajayi’s equaliser just two minutes later in the 48th, assisted by Belloumi, which shifted momentum. Late drama unfolded as Hull’s further changes paid off, culminating in J. Gelhardt’s 90th-minute winner, again assisted by Belloumi, while Stoke’s double substitution in the 86th—S. N’Zonzi for B. Pearson and S. Gallagher for M. Manhoef—couldn’t prevent the defeat amid a flurry of late yellow cards.

Stoke City lined up in a solid 4-2-3-1 formation, with the midfield duo providing a strong base to support the attacking three behind the lone striker, allowing players like S. Thomas to shine in key moments and build partnerships on the flanks.

Hull City set out in a 4-4-2 shape, emphasising width from the midfield four and a twin striking partnership up top, which helped create opportunities for assists from players like M. Belloumi after he came on, fostering effective links between midfield and attack.

M. Belloumi earned Man of the Match honours for Hull City with his game-changing impact off the bench, providing two crucial assists for S. Ajayi’s 48th-minute equaliser and J. Gelhardt’s 90th-minute winner, turning the match in Hull’s favour after entering at half-time.

Recent Championship matches:

• Loss: 1-2 vs Hull City (H)
• Win: 3-0 vs Charlton Athletic (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Leicester City (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Coventry City (H)
• Win: 3-0 vs Oxford United (A)

Recent Championship matches:

• Win: 2-1 vs Stoke City (A)
• 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)

Stoke City will be gutted to have let a lead slip at home, leaving them to reflect on missed opportunities despite their possession edge, and they’ll look to bounce back in their next fixture to regain some momentum in the league.

Hull City can celebrate a hard-fought away win that boosts their confidence, especially with those second-half adjustments paying off, setting them up nicely for their upcoming match where they’ll aim to build on this resilience.

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