Sunderland AFC vs Hull City AFC, Championship 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sunderland AFC vs Hull City AFC — Championship at Stadium of Light.
- Sunderland AFC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Hull City AFC 46 games · 73 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Farai Hallam (England)
- Assistant 1 Andrew Fox
- Assistant 2 Blake Antrobus (England)
6 games this season
🟨 4.2/game
⚽ 10.8 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | Swansea City AFC | 15 | 26 |
| 7 | Southampton FC | 15 | 24 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 15 | 24 |
| 9 | West Ham United FC | 15 | 23 |
| 10 | Sheffield United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 11 | Portsmouth FC | 15 | 22 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 15 | 21 |
| 13 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 15 | 21 |
| 14 | Cardiff City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 15 | Wrexham AFC | 15 | 18 |
| 16 | Millwall FC | 15 | 18 |
| 17 | Bristol City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 18 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 15 | 17 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 15 | 17 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 15 | 15 |
| 21 | Lincoln City FC | 15 | 15 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 15 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 15 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 15 | 8 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (8 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. Sunderland AFC host Hull City AFC — let the battle begin!
- 5' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-2-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' It’s high time Regis Le Bris made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 18' What a strike from Anthony Patterson! The score is 1-0.
- 23' Hull City AFC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 28' Matt Crooks has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 20 cards already picked up this season.
- 33' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 38' Sunderland AFC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 38.
- 41' Fresh legs for Hull City AFC! Lincoln comes on to replace Louie Barry.
- 45' Hull City AFC player sees a card in front of him.
- 46' It is a substitution in Sunderland AFC team. Enzo Le Fee is replaced by Romaine Mundle on 46 minute.
- 49' Another change for Sunderland AFC made on 49 minute. Daniel Ballard leaves to be changed by Chris Mepham.
- 54' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Sunderland AFC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 59' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 61' The crowd applauds Chris Rigg as he leaves the pitch. Eliezer Mayenda steps in for Sunderland AFC.
- 66' Sunderland AFC is showing some good football. However, Sunderland AFC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 68' Time for substitution for Hull City AFC. Kyle Joseph is replaced by Gustavo Puerta.
- 69' The Hull City AFC manager makes a substitution. Matt Crooks departs to be replaced by Joao Pedro Galvao.
- 70' A tactical swap from Hull City AFC — John Egan on, Charlie Hughes off on 70 minutes.
- 74' That looks like a foul for a card for Ivor Pandur.
- 79' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 80' Hull City AFC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Regan Slater is hanging Eliot Matazo on the field on 80 minute.
- 85' England international Chris Rigg has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 90' It’s a booking for Hull City AFC player. John Egan gets a card.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Hull City AFC take all three points.
Lineups
Sunderland AFC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 13
- 18
- 10
- 1
-
28
Enzo Le Fee ↓ Romaine Mundle 46'
- 32
-
5
Daniel Ballard ↓ Chris Mepham 49'
- 4
- 3
- 7
-
11
Chris Rigg ↓ Eliezer Mayenda 61'
Bench
- 8
- 21
-
26
Chris Mepham ↑ 49'
- 20
-
12
Eliezer Mayenda ↑ 61'
-
14
Romaine Mundle ↑ 46'
- 33
- 36
- 30
Coach
Regis Le Bris
Hull City AFC Lineups
4-2-2-2Starting XI
- 2
- 30
- 19
- 5
- 6
- 1
-
22
Louie Barry ↓ Lincoln 41'
-
36
Eliot Matazo ↓ Regan Slater 80'
-
28
Kyle Joseph ↓ Gustavo Puerta 68'
-
4
Charlie Hughes ↓ John Egan 70'
-
24
Matt Crooks ↓ Joao Pedro Galvao 69'
Bench
-
10
Lincoln ↑ 41'
-
15
John Egan ↑ 70'
-
27
Regan Slater ↑ 80'
-
12
Joao Pedro Galvao ↑ 69'
- 23
- 48
- 32
-
20
Gustavo Puerta ↑ 68'
- 37
Coach
Ruben Selles
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ozan Tufan | 4 |
| Amad | 2 |
| Josh Magennis | 2 |
| Ross Stewart | 2 |
| Jack Clarke | 2 |
| Joe Gelhardt | 1 |
| Reece Burke | 1 |
| Aiden McGeady | 1 |
Head to Head
Sunderland AFC Form
Hull City AFC Form
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
✗ WrongActual: Hull City AFC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.

