Hull City 1-1 Charlton Athletic: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Well, that was a proper Championship ding-dong at the MKM Stadium, wasn't it? Hull City and Charlton Athletic battled it out to a 1-1 draw, a result that keeps both teams ticking along nicely in the league. Hull had been on a bit of a roll, winning three out of their last four before this, so they might feel a tad disappointed not to have nicked all three points. But fair play to Charlton, they showed grit to come back and snatch a point right at the death, extending their unbeaten run to four games. Joe Gelhardt's early second-half strike looked like it might be enough for Hull, but Charlton's never-say-die attitude paid off with a last-gasp equaliser.

The game was a real arm-wrestle, with both sides having their moments. Hull will be kicking themselves for not holding on, especially after dominating much of the second half. But you've got to give credit where it's due, and Charlton's resilience was the story of the day. Neither team managed to break their opponent down convincingly, and in the end, a draw was probably a fair reflection of the game. Both teams will take positives from this, but also know there's work to be done if they want to keep climbing the table.

Looking at the stats, you can see why this match ended all square. Hull had a bit more of the ball than you might expect from the result, with 48% possession compared to Charlton's 52%, but it was Charlton who looked more dangerous at times. Hull's six corners to Charlton's two suggest they were pushing for a winner, but they couldn't quite find that killer touch. The successful dribbles percentage was a standout, with Hull at 55% and Charlton at 36%, showing Hull's intent to take the game to their opponents. All in all, the stats paint a picture of a closely fought contest, and that's exactly what we got.

The key moment for Hull came right at the start of the second half when Joe Gelhardt found the back of the net. That goal looked like it might be enough to secure the win for the Tigers, giving them a lead to defend for the rest of the match. It was a well-taken finish, and you could see the relief on the faces of the Hull players as they celebrated in front of their fans.

But football's a funny old game, isn't it? Just when it looked like Hull were going to see it out, Charlton threw a spanner in the works with a 90th-minute equaliser. That late goal changed everything, snatching a point for the Addicks and leaving Hull to rue their missed chances. It was a dramatic finish that summed up the Championship perfectly.

Hull City lined up in a 3-4-1-2 formation, with Ivor Pandur in goal and a back three of Semi Ajayi, John Egan, and Charlie Hughes. The midfield was packed with energy, featuring Cody Drameh, Amir Hadziahmetovic, Regan Slater, and Ryan Giles, while Matt Crooks played just behind the front two of Kyle Joseph and Joe Gelhardt. No real surprises in the lineup, but the impact of Gelhardt's goal can't be understated. The four substitutions made by Hull suggest they were trying to freshen things up and push for a winner, but it wasn't to be.

Charlton went with a similar 3-4-1-2 setup, with Thomas Kaminski between the sticks and a back three of Kayne Ramsay, Lloyd Jones, and Macaulay Gillesphey. The midfield was anchored by Rob Apter, Greg Docherty, Sonny Carey, and Amari'i Bell, with Harvey Knibbs playing just behind the strikers Miles Leaburn and Tyreece Campbell. The five substitutions made by Charlton indicate they were looking to change things up and find a way back into the game, which they eventually did with that late equaliser. No standout performances, but a solid team effort to come away with a point.

Joe Gelhardt takes home the Ladbrokes' Man of the Match award, and rightly so. His goal in the 46th minute was the difference for much of the game, and he showed great composure to finish when it mattered. With one goal, no assists, and one key pass, Gelhardt was a constant threat and played a crucial role in Hull's performance.

Recent Championship matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Charlton Athletic (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Leicester City (H)
• Win: 3-2 vs Birmingham City (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Sheffield United (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Preston North End (H)

Recent Championship matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Hull City (A)
• Win: 3-0 vs Ipswich Town (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Sheffield Wednesday (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Preston North End (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Derby County (A)

Sitting in 8th place with 19 points, Hull City will be looking to bounce back when they face Norwich City, who are struggling in 23rd with just 8 points, on November 01, 2025 at 12:30. This result might spur them on to be more clinical in front of goal, knowing they can't afford to drop points against teams at the bottom of the table.

Charlton, now in 6th place with 19 points, will take on Swansea City, who are mid-table in 13th with 16 points, on November 01, 2025 at 15:00. This draw should give them confidence, but they'll need to start games stronger if they want to keep pushing for the top spots.

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