Sheffield Wednesday 2-2 Hull City: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Sheffield Wednesday 2-2 Hull City in the Championship on Friday, 26 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Sheffield Wednesday and Hull City played out a 2-2 draw at Hillsborough. The hosts took the lead in the 21st minute when Svante Ingelsson scored, assisted by Pierce Joseph Charles, but Hull equalised through Mohamed Belloumi in the 37th, with Matt Crooks providing the assist. The first half saw Hull pick up yellow cards for John Egan in the 28th and Crooks in the 35th, reflecting some disciplinary issues as they chased the game.

Sheffield Wednesday regained the advantage in the 60th minute via Bailey Cadamarteri, assisted by Barry Bannan, only for Crooks to level things up again for Hull in the 65th. Late yellow cards came for Sheffield Wednesday’s Jamal Lowe in the 76th and Bannan in the 90+8th, while Hull’s Oliver McBurnie was booked in the 46th and Enis Destan in the 87th, adding to the tension. This result extends Sheffield Wednesday’s poor run with recent losses to Ipswich Town and Derby County, while Hull’s strong form with wins over West Bromwich Albion and Millwall made this a hard-fought point away from home.

Hull City edged possession with 55% compared to Sheffield Wednesday’s 45%, suggesting they controlled more of the ball but couldn’t turn it into a win, while both sides matched each other on four corners apiece, showing balanced set-piece threats. Successful dribbles were close too, with Hull at 36 and Sheffield Wednesday at 33, indicating lively attacking play on both ends, though Hull’s four yellow cards against Sheffield Wednesday’s two pointed to a more fractious approach from the visitors. Assists favoured Sheffield Wednesday at two to Hull’s one, underlining their efficiency in creating goals despite fewer substitutions – they used just two, while Hull made five to freshen things up.

On the substitution front, Sheffield Wednesday brought on Favour Onukwuli for Svante Ingelsson in the 78th and Rio Shipston for Jarvis Thornton in the 79th, keeping changes minimal late on. Hull, meanwhile, introduced Akin Famewo for John Egan at the 46th, Kyle Joseph for Liam Millar in the 67th, Darko Gyabi for Amir Hadziahmetovic in the 68th, Babajide David Akintola for Mohamed Belloumi in the 72nd, and Enis Destan for Matt Crooks in the 83rd, which helped maintain their momentum without any penalties or injury-time goals influencing the outcome.

The game burst into life in the 21st minute when Svante Ingelsson put Sheffield Wednesday ahead, assisted by Pierce Joseph Charles, but Hull responded in the 37th as Mohamed Belloumi scored from Matt Crooks’ assist, following yellow cards for John Egan and Crooks earlier in the half. After the break, Bailey Cadamarteri restored Sheffield Wednesday’s lead in the 60th with Barry Bannan’s assist, only for Crooks to equalise again in the 65th, keeping the contest finely poised.

Substitutions played a role in shifting dynamics, with Hull replacing John Egan with Akin Famewo at half-time, then Kyle Joseph for Liam Millar and Darko Gyabi for Amir Hadziahmetovic around the hour mark, followed by Babajide David Akintola for Belloumi in the 72nd and Enis Destan for Crooks in the 83rd. Sheffield Wednesday’s changes came later, with Favour Onukwuli replacing Ingelsson in the 78th and Rio Shipston coming on for Jarvis Thornton in the 79th, but late yellows for Jamal Lowe and Bannan, plus Destan for Hull, ensured a scrappy finish without a decisive breakthrough.

Sheffield Wednesday lined up in a 3-5-2 shape, relying on midfield control from players like Barry Bannan, who provided an assist, and attacking threats such as Svante Ingelsson and Bailey Cadamarteri, who both found the net. Partnerships in the middle, including Bannan linking with forwards, helped create chances, while Jamal Lowe’s involvement added width before his late yellow card.

Hull City set out in a 4-4-1-1 formation, with Matt Crooks operating effectively behind the striker, contributing a goal and an assist before being replaced by Enis Destan late on. Mohamed Belloumi offered flair on the wing, scoring before making way for Babajide David Akintola, while defensive adjustments like Akin Famewo coming on for John Egan at half-time aimed to steady the backline amid yellow cards for players including Oliver McBurnie.

Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match went to Hull City’s Matt Crooks, who stood out with a goal in the 65th minute and an assist for Mohamed Belloumi’s equaliser earlier on. His performance included creating two big chances and delivering two key passes, making him central to Hull’s attacking efforts before he was substituted in the 83rd.

Recent Championship matches:

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

Recent Championship matches:

• Draw: 2-2 vs Sheffield Wednesday (A)
• 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)

Sheffield Wednesday have just drawn 2-2 at home to Hull City, leaving them rooted in 24th place on -8 points after a tough run of recent results including losses to Ipswich Town, Derby County and Preston North End. Their next match is against Blackburn Rovers on 2025-12-29 at 19:45, with the opposition sitting 19th on 26 points, offering a chance to pick up vital points and climb away from the bottom of the table.

Hull City have just drawn 2-2 away at Sheffield Wednesday, maintaining their position in 4th on 38 points following a solid streak with wins over West Bromwich Albion, Millwall and Wrexham. They face Middlesbrough next on 2025-12-29 at 19:45, where the second-placed side on 43 points will test their promotion push in what could be a key battle at the top end of the league.

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