Sunderland AFC vs Hull City AFC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sunderland AFC vs Hull City AFC — League One at Stadium of Light.
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Hull City AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Scott Oldham
- Referee Simon Clayton
- Referee David Avent
- Referee Anthony Backhouse
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 4 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 5 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 6 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 7 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
| 8 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Stockport County FC | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Bradford City AFC | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Luton Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Cambridge United FC | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Mansfield Town FC | 1 | 3 |
| 14 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 1 | 3 |
| 15 | Bromley FC | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Oxford United FC | 1 | 1 |
| 17 | Milton Keynes Dons FC | 1 | 1 |
| 18 | Stevenage FC | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 20 | Blackpool FC | 1 | 1 |
| 21 | Burton Albion FC | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | Leicester City FC | 1 | 1 |
| 23 | Notts County FC | 1 | 1 |
| 24 | Reading FC | 1 | 0 |
| 25 | Wigan Athletic FC | 1 | 0 |
| 26 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 1 | 0 |
| 27 | Leyton Orient FC | 1 | 0 |
| 28 | Barnsley FC | 1 | 0 |
| 29 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 1 | 0 |
| 30 | Peterborough United FC | 1 | 0 |
| 31 | AFC Wimbledon | 1 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan | Hull City AFC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Jan | Northampton Town FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Dec | AFC Wimbledon | H | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Dec | Lincoln City FC | A | 4–0 | W |
| 05 Dec | Wigan Athletic FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Dec | Burton Albion FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan | Sunderland AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 02 Jan | Charlton Athletic FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Dec | Portsmouth FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Dec | Blackpool FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 12 Dec | Shrewsbury Town FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Dec | Oxford United FC | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Sunderland AFC vs Hull City AFC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Hull City AFC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 13' Reece Burke adds to his 0 season tally! Hull City AFC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 14' Bailey Wright is having his name booked by the referee on 14.
- 19' Sunderland AFC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Hull City AFC's shape.
- 21' GOAL! Aiden McGeady scores on 21.
- 26' Sunderland AFC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 31' The travelling Hull City AFC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 36' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sunderland AFC and Hull City AFC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 41' Hull City AFC have won 430 goals from 380 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 42' The whistle greets Tom Eaves as he departs to be replaced by Josh Magennis.
- 45' A meaty challenge results in booking for George Honeyman on 45.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Remi Matthews. He replaces Lee Burge on 46 minute.
- 51' A quiet spell here at Stadium of Light. Hull City AFC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 56' Josh Magennis needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 61' The energy levels are beginning to show. Lee Johnson might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 66' Fresh legs for Hull City AFC! Keane Lewis-Potter comes on to replace Alfie Jones.
- 71' Jack Diamond has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 3 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 76' It is a substitution in Sunderland AFC team. Jack Diamond is replaced by Chris Maguire on 76 minute.
- 81' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 84' A change in the Hull City AFC ranks — Brandon Fleming exits the field as Callum Elder enters on 84.
- 89' Sunderland AFC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Hull City AFC backline.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Sunderland AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 25
-
2
Conor McLaughlin ↓ Lynden Gooch 46'
-
28
Aiden McGeady ↓ Elliot Embleton 76'
- 6
-
9
Charlie Wyke ↓ Danny Graham 76'
-
21
Jack Diamond ↓ Chris Maguire 76'
- 14
- 23
-
1
Lee Burge ↓ Remi Matthews 46'
- 16
Bench
- 10
-
11
Lynden Gooch ↑ 46'
-
17
Elliot Embleton ↑ 76'
-
7
Chris Maguire ↑ 76'
-
20
Remi Matthews ↑ 46'
-
18
Danny Graham ↑ 76'
- 35
Coach
Lee Johnson
Hull City AFC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 5
- 1
-
21
Brandon Fleming ↓ Callum Elder 84'
- 7
-
9
Tom Eaves ↓ Josh Magennis 42'
- 6
- 12
- 33
- 15
- 24
Bench
- 13
-
27
Josh Magennis ↑ 42'
- 2
- 18
-
3
Callum Elder ↑ 84'
-
19
Keane Lewis-Potter ↑ 66'
- 22
Coach
Grant McCann
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ozan Tufan | 4 |
| Josh Magennis | 2 |
| Ross Stewart | 2 |
| Jack Clarke | 2 |
| Amad | 2 |
| Wilson Isidor | 1 |
| Grant Leadbitter | 1 |
| Jordan Jones | 1 |
Head to Head
Sunderland AFC Form
Hull City AFC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.23
Sunderland AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.1
Hull City AFC xG
I would bet for:
Sunderland AFC or Hull City AFC 71% + Under 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.33
Actual: Yes — both scored
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
70%
Draw or Hull City AFC
59%
Sunderland AFC or Hull City AFC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12%
1 – 0
10.8%
0 – 1
9.5%
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 0
7.1%
1 – 2
7%
0 – 2
5.6%
2 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
3.3%
3 – 0
2.9%
1 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Sunderland AFC
| Handicap | Sunderland AFC covers | Push | Hull City AFC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 21% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 18% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Sunderland AFC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Hull City AFC keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

