Sheffield Utd 2-1 Hull City
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Sheffield Utd won: Sheffield Utd 2-1 Hull City in the Championship (Round 42) on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 at Bramall Lane, Sheffield. Sheffield Utd goals: Gustavo Hamer 85' (pen), Danny Ings 88'. Hull City goals: Oli McBurnie 5'. Sent off: John Lundstram (75'). Expected goals: 2.36-1.20. Possession: 67-33. Player of the match: Japhet Tanganga (8.6).
Match report
Sheffield Utd beat Hull City 2-1
Sheffield Utd came from behind to beat Hull City 2-1 at Bramall Lane on Saturday 11 April in the Championship.
Oli McBurnie put Hull City ahead on 5' (0-1), Gustavo Hamer levelled for Sheffield Utd from the penalty spot on 85' (1-1) and Danny Ings restored Sheffield Utd's lead on 88' (2-1).
Danny Ings's 88' strike proved decisive.
John Lundstram (Hull City) was sent off on 75'.
Sheffield Utd had 67% of the ball, shots were 15-18 (7-4 on target) and expected goals finished 2.36-1.20. Sheffield Utd were the better side on chances, too.
Japhet Tanganga (Sheffield United) was player of the match with an 8.6 rating.
Attendance: 27,850. Referee: John Brooks.
Match stats
| Sheffield Utd | Hull City | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 67 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.36 | 1.20 |
| Total shots | 15 | 18 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 28 | 23 |
| Big chances | 3 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 416 (82%) | 158 (63%) |
| Yellow cards | 3 | 5 |
| Corners | 15 | 4 |
| Total shots | 15 | 18 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 7 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 8 |
Lineups
Sheffield Utd (4-2-3-1): Adam Davies, Femi Seriki, Japhet Tanganga, Mark McGuinness, Harrison Burrows, Sydie Peck, Joe Rothwell, Andre Brooks, Callum O'Hare, Gustavo Hamer, Patrick Bamford
Hull City (4-2-3-1): Ivor Pandur, Cody Drameh, Semi Ajayi, John Egan, Lewie Coyle, John Lundstram, Amir Hadziahmetovic, Mohamed Belloumi, Matt Crooks, Liam Millar, Oli McBurnie
Key events
- 5' · Goal · Oli McBurnie (Hull City)
- 22' · Substitution · Paddy McNair for Cody Drameh (Hull City)
- 63' · Substitution · Ki-Jana Hoever for Femi Seriki (Sheffield Utd)
- 63' · Substitution · Tahith Chong for Callum O'Hare (Sheffield Utd)
- 66' · Yellow card · Mark McGuinness (Sheffield Utd)
- 66' · Yellow card · John Lundstram (Hull City)
- 71' · Substitution · Jairo Riedewald for Sydie Peck (Sheffield Utd)
- 71' · Substitution · Joe Gelhardt for Liam Millar (Hull City)
- 71' · Substitution · Kyle Joseph for Mohamed Belloumi (Hull City)
- 72' · Yellow card · Semi Ajayi (Hull City)
- 75' · Red card · John Lundstram (Hull City)
- 75' · Yellow card · Oli McBurnie (Hull City)
- 84' · Yellow card · John Egan (Hull City)
- 84' · Yellow card · Japhet Tanganga (Sheffield Utd)
- 84' · Yellow card · Ivor Pandur (Hull City)
- 85' · Goal · Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield Utd)
- 86' · Substitution · Danny Ings for Mark McGuinness (Sheffield Utd)
- 87' · Substitution · Charlie Hughes for Oli McBurnie (Hull City)
- 87' · Substitution · Kieran Dowell for Amir Hadziahmetovic (Hull City)
- 88' · Goal · Danny Ings (Sheffield Utd)
- 90'+7 · Yellow card · Lewie Coyle (Hull City)
All-time head-to-head
18 league meetings since 2006: Sheffield Utd 12, draws 2, Hull City 4.
Questions
Who won Sheffield Utd vs Hull City?
Sheffield Utd won, 2-1 (Championship) on Sat, 11 Apr 2026.
When and where is Sheffield Utd vs Hull City?
Sat, 11 Apr 2026, 14:00 UTC at Bramall Lane, Sheffield, Championship.
What is the head-to-head record between Sheffield Utd and Hull City?
In 18 league meetings since 2006: Sheffield Utd 12 wins, 2 draws, Hull City 4 wins (goals 30-15).