Sunday , 16 August 2026

Sunderland AFC vs Hull City AFC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2024-25
Sunderland AFC
0 – 1
Full Time
Hull City AFC
Sat 22 Feb 2025 · 12:30 UTC Stadium of Light 44,009 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 18' Anthony Patterson og
Y 45' Eliot Matazo
Y 74' Ivor Pandur
Y 90' John Egan

Overview

Match Preview

Sunderland AFC vs Hull City AFC — Championship at Stadium of Light.

Match Details

  • Referee Farai Hallam (England)
  • Assistant 1 Andrew Fox
  • Assistant 2 Blake Antrobus (England)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Coventry City FC 46 95
2 Ipswich Town FC 46 84
3 Hull City AFC 46 73
4 Oxford United FC 46 47
5 Leicester City FC 46 46
6 Blackburn Rovers FC 1 1
7 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 1 1
8 Queens Park Rangers FC 0 0
9 Millwall FC 0 0
10 Middlesbrough FC 0 0
11 Swansea City AFC 0 0
12 Charlton Athletic FC 0 0
13 West Bromwich Albion FC 0 0
14 Bolton Wanderers FC 0 0
15 Birmingham City FC 0 0
16 Sheffield United FC 0 0
17 Southampton FC 0 0
18 Wrexham AFC 0 0
19 Watford FC 0 0
20 Burnley FC 0 0
21 Cardiff City FC 0 0
22 West Ham United FC 0 0
23 Derby County FC 0 0
24 Norwich City FC 0 0
25 Preston North End FC 0 0
26 Stoke City FC 0 0
27 Lincoln City FC 0 0
28 Portsmouth FC 0 0
29 Bristol City FC 0 0
30 Sheffield Wednesday FC 46 0

Head-to-Head

2
4
2
Sunderland AFC 8 games · Avg 2.5 goals Hull City AFC
Last 5 meetings
2025-02-22 Sunderland AFC 0–1 Hull City AFC 2024-10-20 Hull City AFC 0–1 Sunderland AFC 2024-01-19 Sunderland AFC 0–1 Hull City AFC 2023-12-26 Hull City AFC 0–1 Sunderland AFC 2023-04-07 Sunderland AFC 4–4 Hull City AFC

Recent Form

Sunderland AFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Feb Hull City AFC H 0–1 L
17 Feb Leeds United FC A 1–2 L
12 Feb Luton Town FC H 2–0 W
08 Feb Watford FC H 2–2 D
03 Feb Middlesbrough FC A 3–2 W
25 Jan Plymouth Argyle FC H 2–2 D
Hull City AFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Feb Sunderland AFC A 1–0 W
15 Feb Norwich City FC H 1–1 D
12 Feb Burnley FC A 0–2 L
01 Feb Stoke City FC H 1–2 L
24 Jan Sheffield United FC A 3–0 W
21 Jan Queens Park Rangers FC H 1–2 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Sunderland AFC welcome Hull City AFC for this crunch clash at Stadium of Light.
  • 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Patrick Roberts, as he is very good at scoring at Stadium of Light with 4 goals in the last 4 games.
  • 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 18' Anthony Patterson puts Sunderland AFC on the lead.
  • 23' Sunderland AFC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 28' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 33' Regan Slater has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 21 cards already picked up this season.
  • 38' Hull City AFC is showing some good football. However, Hull City AFC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 41' Lincoln has so much to prove this time. He replaces Louie Barry on 41 minute.
  • 45' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Eliot Matazo on 45 minutes.
  • 46' Romaine Mundle gets the nod from Sunderland AFC. He replaces Enzo Le Fee and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 49' The crowd applauds Daniel Ballard as he leaves the pitch. Chris Mepham steps in for Sunderland AFC.
  • 54' Hull City AFC come into this ranked 21 in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 59' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 61' The whistle greets Chris Rigg as he departs to be replaced by Eliezer Mayenda.
  • 66' Hull City AFC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 68' Gustavo Puerta has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kyle Joseph on 68 minute.
  • 69' Another change for Hull City AFC made on 69 minute. Matt Crooks leaves to be changed by Joao Pedro Galvao.
  • 70' Hull City AFC ring the changes. Charlie Hughes has done his job and it is now time for John Egan to step up.
  • 74' Hull City AFC player sees a card in front of him.
  • 79' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 80' Regan Slater is ready to make an impact after coming on for Eliot Matazo at the 80 minute mark.
  • 85' The 26-year-old Daniel Ballard has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 90' The referee shows Hull City AFC player a card on 90.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Hull City AFC players.

Lineups

Sunderland AFC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Regis Le Bris

Hull City AFC Lineups

4-2-2-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ruben Selles

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Ozan Tufan 4
Amad 2
Josh Magennis 2
Ross Stewart 2
Jack Clarke 2
Reece Burke 1
Aiden McGeady 1
Fabio Carvalho 1

Head to Head

2025-02-22 Sunderland AFC 0–1 Hull City AFC 2024-10-20 Hull City AFC 0–1 Sunderland AFC 2024-01-19 Sunderland AFC 0–1 Hull City AFC 2023-12-26 Hull City AFC 0–1 Sunderland AFC 2023-04-07 Sunderland AFC 4–4 Hull City AFC

Sunderland AFC Form

2025-02-22 Sunderland AFC 0–1 Hull City AFC L 2025-02-17 Leeds United FC 2–1 Sunderland AFC L 2025-02-12 Sunderland AFC 2–0 Luton Town FC W 2025-02-08 Sunderland AFC 2–2 Watford FC D 2025-02-03 Middlesbrough FC 2–3 Sunderland AFC W 2025-01-25 Sunderland AFC 2–2 Plymouth Argyle FC D

Hull City AFC Form

2025-02-22 Sunderland AFC 0–1 Hull City AFC W 2025-02-15 Hull City AFC 1–1 Norwich City FC D 2025-02-12 Burnley FC 2–0 Hull City AFC L 2025-02-01 Hull City AFC 1–2 Stoke City FC L 2025-01-24 Sheffield United FC 0–3 Hull City AFC W 2025-01-21 Hull City AFC 1–2 Queens Park Rangers FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.2 Sunderland AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13 Hull City AFC xG
I would bet for: Sunderland AFC or Hull City AFC 70% + Under 2.5 goals 59%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Sunderland AFC37% Draw30% Hull City AFC33%
Actual: Hull City AFC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes48% 0% No52%
Avg goals/match: 2.33
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 88%
12%
± 1.5 68%
32%
± 2.5 41%
59%
± 3.5 21%
79%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

Sunderland AFC or Draw
68%
Draw or Hull City AFC
63%
Sunderland AFC or Hull City AFC
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Sunderland AFC26% Draw51% Hull City AFC23%
Actual: Hull City AFC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
11.9%
1 – 0
10.4%
0 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
7.6%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
3.1%
1 – 3
2.8%
3 – 0
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Sunderland AFC

Handicap Sunderland AFC covers Push Hull City AFC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 10% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 20% 64%
-0.5 36% — 64%
+0.5 67% — 33%
+1 67% 19% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
Hull City AFC keeps clean sheet
31% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.