Hull City 1-0 West Bromwich Albion: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Hull City 1-0 West Bromwich Albion in the Championship on Saturday, 20 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Hull City secured a 1-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion. The first half saw both sides picking up yellow cards, with West Brom’s Charlie Taylor booked at 28 minutes and Hull’s Mohamed Belloumi at 45+4’, before Oliver McBurnie converted a penalty for Hull at 45+7’ to break the deadlock. West Brom made an early substitution at 45+2’ when Chris Mepham replaced Krystian Bielik, but Hull went into the break ahead, building on their recent form of three wins in the last four league games.

The second half brought more cautions, including Hull’s Matt Crooks at 55’ and West Brom’s George Campbell at 50’, followed by Ryan Mason at 57’. West Brom’s situation worsened when substitute Alfie Gilchrist, who had come on at 67’ for Campbell, received a red card at 75’, leaving them with ten men. Hull managed the game with further substitutions, like Babajide David Akintola for Belloumi at 72’, and held on for the win, contrasting West Brom’s patchy run of two losses in their previous three away games.

West Brom edged possession with 57% compared to Hull’s 43%, suggesting they controlled more of the ball, but Hull made better use of their opportunities, evidenced by eight corners to West Brom’s three and a penalty that proved decisive. Both teams were evenly matched in successful dribbles, with 43 for Hull and 44 for West Brom, indicating neither side dominated in individual battles, while the high card count—four yellows each and one red for West Brom—pointed to a scrappy, physical encounter.

Substitutions were maxed out at five per side, with Hull bringing on players like Amir Hadziahmetovic for Kyle Joseph at 46’ and Darko Gyabi for Regan Slater at 90+1’, helping them maintain structure late on. West Brom’s changes, such as Josh Maja for Isaac Jude Price at 66’ and a double switch at 81’ where Samuel Iling-Junior replaced Mikey Johnston and Jayson Molumby came on for Charlie Taylor, aimed to chase the game but couldn’t overturn the deficit, especially after their red card.

The game’s turning point came deep in first-half stoppage time when Hull were awarded a penalty, which Oliver McBurnie calmly slotted home at 45+7’ to give his side a lead they wouldn’t relinquish. Earlier, yellow cards disrupted the flow, with West Brom’s Charlie Taylor cautioned at 28’ and Hull’s Mohamed Belloumi at 45+4’, setting a tense tone.

West Brom’s hopes faded further in the second half after substitute Alfie Gilchrist, who had replaced George Campbell at 67’, was sent off with a red card at 75’, reducing them to ten men. Hull’s substitutions, including Babajide David Akintola for Belloumi at 72’ and Enis Destan for McBurnie at 85’, helped them see out the win amid late bookings like Ryan Giles at 82’ and Ivor Pandur at 90+2’.

Hull City lined up in a 4-4-2 formation, with Oliver McBurnie leading the line effectively alongside partners who supported his penalty conversion. Mohamed Belloumi provided width before being replaced by Babajide David Akintola, while Regan Slater anchored midfield until Darko Gyabi came on late.

West Bromwich Albion set up in a 4-2-3-1 shape, relying on midfielders like Krystian Bielik, who was substituted early for Chris Mepham, to build play. Attacking options included Mikey Johnston, later replaced by Samuel Iling-Junior, with George Campbell in defence before making way for Alfie Gilchrist, whose red card shifted their dynamics.

Oliver McBurnie earned Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match award for his decisive contribution, scoring the only goal of the game from the penalty spot without any assists or big chances created. His performance stood out in a tight match, providing the clinical edge Hull needed to secure the three points.

Recent Championship matches:

• Win: 1-0 vs West Bromwich Albion (H)
• Win: 3-1 vs Millwall (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs Wrexham (H)
• Loss: 1-4 vs Middlesbrough (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Stoke City (A)

Recent Championship matches:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Hull City (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs Sheffield United (H)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Southampton (A)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Queens Park Rangers (A)
• Win: 3-2 vs Swansea City (H)

Hull City have just claimed a 1-0 win over West Bromwich Albion, extending their strong recent form with four victories in their last five league outings to sit fourth on 37 points. They next face Sheffield Wednesday on 2025-12-26 at 15:00, with the opposition languishing in 24th on -9 points, offering Hull a chance to solidify their promotion push against a side deep in relegation trouble.

West Bromwich Albion have just suffered a 1-0 defeat to Hull City, adding to a mixed run with three losses in their last five league games, leaving them 16th on 28 points. They host Bristol City on 2025-12-26 at 15:00, where the ninth-placed visitors on 33 points will test their resolve as West Brom aim to climb away from mid-table and avoid slipping further.

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