Hull City AFC vs Stoke City FC, Championship 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Hull City AFC vs Stoke City FC — Championship at The MKM Stadium.
- Hull City AFC 46 games · 73 pts (2026/27)
- Stoke City FC 8 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea City AFC | 8 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham United FC | 8 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough FC | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 7 | 14 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 8 | 14 |
| 6 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 8 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City FC | 8 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton Athletic FC | 8 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall FC | 8 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln City FC | 8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton FC | 8 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham AFC | 8 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 8 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 8 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich City FC | 8 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield United FC | 8 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth FC | 7 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 8 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 8 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby County FC | 8 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston North End FC | 8 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley FC | 8 | 4 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan | Stoke City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Jan | Blackpool FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Dec | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Dec | Bristol City FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 04 Dec | Reading FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Nov | Millwall FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan | Hull City AFC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Jan | Preston North End FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Dec | Derby County FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Dec | Middlesbrough FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Dec | Queens Park Rangers FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Nov | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
25%
Clean Sheets
Stoke City FC this season
Stoke City FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Stoke City FC
0-15
4/1
16-30
4/3
31-45
2/–
46-60
1/2
61-75
–/2
76+
2/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Stoke City FC
| Ethan Galbraith | 4 G | 1 A |
| Eric Bocat | 2 G | 2 A |
| Sam Gallagher | 2 G | 1 A |
| Justin Devenny | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Hull City AFC launch into their encounter with Stoke City FC.
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Hull City AFC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 10' Hull City AFC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' The travelling Stoke City FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 17' Controversy at the stadium! Greg Docherty argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 18' The referee has no hesitation. Greg Docherty is booked for Hull City AFC — Yellow card on 18.
- 22' GOAL! Jacob Brown scores on 22.
- 23' What a strike from Jacob Brown! The score is 0-2.
- 28' Stoke City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 33' Tom Ince has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 38' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 43' Jack Bonham has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 2 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 46' The Hull City AFC bench stirs into life. Greg Docherty is withdrawn and George Moncur gets his opportunity.
- 50' GOAL! Tom Ince fires home to make it 0-3!
- 55' With 1 assists to his name this season, Keane Lewis-Potter is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Stoke City FC.
- 58' The supporters are chanting for Richard Smallwood. He replaces Tom Huddlestone on 58 minute.
- 63' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 64' Di'Shon Bernard is having his name booked by the referee on 64.
- 65' A moment of madness from Di'Shon Bernard on 65 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Hull City AFC will be frustrated.
- 69' Stoke City FC make a change. Josh Tymon trudges off to be replaced by Alfie Doughty on 69 minutes.
- 70' Richard Smallwood catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 70.
- 71' Poor challenge from Richard Smallwood. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 72' The crowd applauds D'Margio Wright-Phillips as he leaves the pitch. Lewis Baker steps in for Stoke City FC.
- 77' Taylor Harwood-Bellis has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 81' It’s a booking for Stoke City FC player. Alfie Doughty gets a Yellow card.
- 82' A change in the Stoke City FC ranks — Jacob Brown exits the field as Tyrese Campbell enters on 82.
- 87' Supporters expect more eagerness from Phil Jagielka, as he is very good at scoring at The MKM Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- Game over. The scoreline of 0-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Hull City AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
-
22
Tyler Smith ↓ Randell Williams 58'
- 10
- 23
- 9
-
8
Greg Docherty ↓ George Moncur 46'
- 17
- 11
- 4
- 16
- 24
Bench
-
18
George Moncur ↑ 46'
- 1
- 21
-
6
Richard Smallwood ↑ 58'
-
19
Randell Williams ↑ 58'
- 20
- 39
Coach
Grant McCann
Stoke City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 19
- 4
- 7
- 23
-
18
Jacob Brown ↓ Tyrese Campbell 82'
- 5
- 13
-
14
Josh Tymon ↓ Alfie Doughty 69'
- 24
- 32
Bench
-
10
Tyrese Campbell ↑ 82'
- 1
- 9
- 3
-
42
Lewis Baker ↑ 72'
-
11
Alfie Doughty ↑ 69'
- 22
Coach
Michael O'Neill
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jarrod Bowen | 3 |
| Nick Powell | 3 |
| Jacob Brown | 2 |
| Ben Wilmot | 2 |
| Lewis Baker | 2 |
| Regan Slater | 2 |
| Sam Clucas | 2 |
| Leonardo Lopes | 1 |
Head to Head
Hull City AFC Form
Stoke City FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.02
Hull City AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.53
Stoke City FC xG
I would bet for:
Stoke City FC or Draw 73%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Stoke City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.55
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Hull City AFC or Draw
56%
Draw or Stoke City FC
73%
Hull City AFC or Stoke City FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Stoke City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 1
11%
0 – 0
9.9%
1 – 2
9%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
6.9%
2 – 1
5.9%
1 – 3
4.6%
2 – 2
4.6%
0 – 3
4.5%
2 – 0
3.9%
2 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Hull City AFC
| Handicap | Hull City AFC covers | Push | Stoke City FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 6% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 15% | 76% |
| -0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +1 | 52% | 23% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 15% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Hull City AFC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Stoke City FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

