Hull City 0-2 Ipswich Town: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Hull City 0-2 Ipswich Town in the Championship on Tuesday, 25 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Ipswich Town secured a solid 0-2 victory over Hull City in the Championship, with the game remaining goalless until the second half when the visitors broke the deadlock. Hull City held their own in the first half, but Ipswich gradually asserted control after the break, leading to Marcelino Núñez’s goal in the 69th minute, assisted by Jaden Philogene. The Tigers pushed for an equaliser but were caught out again shortly after, with Chuba Akpom adding the second in the 73rd minute, assisted by Jack Taylor, sealing the points for Ipswich.

The match was relatively evenly contested based on stats, but Ipswich’s clinical finishing in quick succession turned the tide.

Hull’s double substitution around the hour mark aimed to inject energy, yet it couldn’t prevent the away side from capitalising on their momentum. Overall, Ipswich deserved the win thanks to better efficiency in front of goal, while Hull will rue their inability to convert possession into chances.

The stats paint a picture of a closely fought encounter, with Ipswich edging possession at 52% to Hull’s 48%, allowing them to dictate play slightly more and generate six corners compared to Hull’s three, which reflects their greater attacking intent in key areas.

Both sides picked up two yellow cards each, suggesting a competitive but not overly heated affair, with Hull using four substitutions and Ipswich five, indicating tactical adjustments to maintain energy levels late on. No red cards were issued, keeping the game flowing without major disruptions.

These numbers underline Ipswich’s efficiency, as their marginal possession advantage translated into goals, while Hull’s efforts in corners and subs didn’t yield the breakthroughs needed, highlighting a lack of cutting edge despite a balanced share of the ball.

The match’s turning points came in the second half, starting with Ipswich’s substitution of Jack Taylor for Jens Cajuste at half-time, which seemed to bolster their midfield before the goals arrived.

Marcelino Núñez broke the deadlock in the 69th minute with a goal assisted by Jaden Philogene, shifting momentum firmly to the visitors. Just four minutes later, Chuba Akpom doubled the lead in the 73rd minute, assisted by Taylor, capitalising on Hull’s vulnerability after their own changes.

Hull’s yellow cards went to Joe Gelhardt in the 31st minute and Ryan Giles in the 52nd, while Ipswich saw Jens Cajuste booked in the 22nd and Jacob Greaves in the 89th, though no specific reasons like late tackles or dissent are detailed. Substitutions played a role in the flow, with Hull bringing on players like Enis Destan and Mohamed Belloumi at 64’, but Ipswich’s changes, including Philogene and Akpom around the 66th and 67th, directly contributed to their scoring burst.

Hull City set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, aiming for defensive solidity while allowing their attacking midfielders to support the lone striker, but this shape struggled to create clear opportunities against Ipswich’s pressure, as evidenced by their lower corner count and failure to score.

Substitutions at 64’ saw Joao Ndala replaced by Enes Destan and Amadou Hadziahmetovic come off for Mohamed Belloumi, likely to add fresh legs in midfield and attack, though it didn’t shift the balance. Later changes, with Lewie Coyle subbed for Cody Drameh at 78’ and Kieran Joseph off for Bright Akintola at 79’, attempted to bolster the defence and flanks, but the setup ultimately couldn’t prevent conceding twice in quick succession.

Ipswich Town deployed a 4-2-3-1 formation, which provided a balanced platform to control possession narrowly and exploit transitions, leading to their two goals in the second half through effective use of their attacking trio. The half-time switch of Jens Cajuste off for Jack Taylor strengthened the midfield pivot, enhancing their build-up play, while changes at 66’ brought Jack Clarke off for Jaden Philogene and Kasey McAteer off for Sindre Egeli, adding dynamism on the wings.

George Hirst’s replacement by Chuba Akpom at 67’ proved pivotal for the second goal, and the final sub of Ben Johnson for Marcelino Nunez at 83’ helped see out the win, maintaining structural stability throughout.

Marcelino Núñez earned Man of the Match honours for Ipswich Town with a composed performance in midfield, scoring one goal while delivering three key passes over 83 minutes. Though he created no big chances or assists, his timely strike in the 69th minute set the tone for the victory, showcasing his influence in a tight contest.

Recent Championship matches:

• 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)
• Win: 2-0 vs Norwich City (A)

Recent Championship matches:

• Win: 2-0 vs Hull City (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Wrexham (H)
• Win: 4-1 vs Swansea City (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Watford (H)
• Win: 4-1 vs Queens Park Rangers (A)

Hull City, sitting eighth with 25 points, face Stoke City away on 29 November at 12:30, and this 0-2 defeat highlights defensive frailties that could be exploited if left unaddressed, especially after conceding twice so quickly. With no new injuries or suspensions evident, they’ll need to regain confidence from their even possession share to push for a result against mid-table opposition.

Ipswich Town, currently fourth with 27 points, visit Oxford United on 28 November at 20:00, building on this efficient 0-2 win that boosts their promotion push through clinical finishing. Their ability to edge stats like possession and corners suggests they’ll approach the game with momentum, provided key players like Núñez avoid fatigue from the recent outing.

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