Hull City 1-4 Middlesbrough
Updated
Middlesbrough won: Hull City 1-4 Middlesbrough in the Championship (Round 19) on Fri, 5 Dec 2025 at The MKM Stadium, Hull. Hull City goals: Joe Gelhardt 62' (pen). Middlesbrough goals: David Strelec 9', Alex Gilbert 32', Morgan Whittaker 35', Riley McGree 44'. Expected goals: 1.01-1.29. Possession: 45-55. Player of the match: Alex Gilbert (9).
Match report
Middlesbrough rout Hull City 4-1
Middlesbrough swept aside Hull City 4-1 away from home at The MKM Stadium on Friday 5 December in the Championship.
David Strelec put Middlesbrough ahead on 9' (0-1), Alex Gilbert made it 0-2 on 32', Morgan Whittaker made it 0-3 on 35', Riley McGree made it 0-4 on 44' and Joe Gelhardt pulled one back for Hull City from the penalty spot on 62' (1-4).
Hull City had 45% of the ball, shots were 5-10 (2-5 on target) and expected goals finished 1.01-1.29.
Alex Gilbert (Middlesbrough) was player of the match with a 9 rating.
Attendance: 21,105. Referee: Dean Whitestone.
Match stats
| Hull City | Middlesbrough | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 45 | 55 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.01 | 1.29 |
| Total shots | 5 | 10 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 16 | 15 |
| Big chances | 1 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 308 (78%) | 412 (84%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 0 |
| Corners | 2 | 5 |
| Total shots | 5 | 10 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 2 |
| Shots on target | 2 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 4 | 5 |
Lineups
Hull City (4-2-3-1): Ivor Pandur, Lewie Coyle, Semi Ajayi, John Egan, Ryan Giles, Amir Hadziahmetovic, Regan Slater, Joe Gelhardt, Matt Crooks, Kyle Joseph, Enis Destan
Middlesbrough (4-4-2): Solomon Brynn, Callum Brittain, Alfie Jones, Matt Targett, Alex Bangura, Morgan Whittaker, Hayden Hackney, Alex Gilbert, Riley McGree, David Strelec, Tommy Conway
Key events
- 9' · Goal · David Strelec (Middlesbrough)
- 32' · Goal · Alex Gilbert (Middlesbrough)
- 35' · Goal · Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough)
- 44' · Goal · Riley McGree (Middlesbrough)
- 46' · Substitution · Charlie Hughes for Amir Hadziahmetovic (Hull City)
- 46' · Substitution · Mohamed Belloumi for Kyle Joseph (Hull City)
- 58' · Yellow card · Regan Slater (Hull City)
- 62' · Goal · Joe Gelhardt (Hull City)
- 66' · Substitution · Liam Millar for Enis Destan (Hull City)
- 68' · Substitution · Samuel Silvera for Tommy Conway (Middlesbrough)
- 68' · Substitution · George Edmundson for Alex Bangura (Middlesbrough)
- 74' · Substitution · Darko Gyabi for Joe Gelhardt (Hull City)
- 75' · Substitution · Babajide David for Regan Slater (Hull City)
- 79' · Substitution · Kaly Sene for David Strelec (Middlesbrough)
- 79' · Substitution · Sverre Halseth Nypan for Morgan Whittaker (Middlesbrough)
- 86' · Substitution · Delano Burgzorg for Riley McGree (Middlesbrough)
All-time head-to-head
28 league meetings since 2008: Hull City 10, draws 4, Middlesbrough 14.
Questions
Who won Hull City vs Middlesbrough?
Middlesbrough won, 1-4 (Championship) on Fri, 5 Dec 2025.
When and where is Hull City vs Middlesbrough?
Fri, 5 Dec 2025, 20:15 UTC at The MKM Stadium, Hull, Championship.
What is the head-to-head record between Hull City and Middlesbrough?
In 28 league meetings since 2008: Hull City 10 wins, 4 draws, Middlesbrough 14 wins (goals 36-46).