Premier League Gameweek 3
Hull City 0 - 0 FT Aston Villa
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
39' Semi Ajayi
HT
63' ↓ Elliot Stroud ↑Sorba Thomas
64' ↓ Lewie Coyle ↑Brooke Norton-Cuffy
71' ↓ Nobel Mendy ↑Lucas Herrington
↓ Ian Maatsen ↑Matteo Ruggeri 75'
↓ Emiliano Buendía ↑Alejandro Garnacho 75'
↓ George Hemmings ↑ Alysson Edward Franco da Rocha 75'
82' ↓ Mohamed Belloumi ↑Mohamed Ali Cho
82' ↓ Lucas Gourna-Douath ↑Jens Hjertø-Dahl
↓ Matty Cash ↑Aaron Wan-Bissaka 85'
↓ Nicolas Jackson ↑Tammy Abraham 85'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Hull City
Goalkeepers
Konstantinos Tzolakis 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Lewie Coyle 
GHOST
10
Actions
10
Actions
64
Minutes
6.3
Rating
Semi Ajayi 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
John Egan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nobel Mendy 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Ryan Giles 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
15%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Mohamed Belloumi 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
6
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Regan Slater
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Lucas Gourna-Douath
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Elliot Stroud
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Forwards
Oli McBurnie
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
BENCH
Dillon Phillips 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Brooke Norton-Cuffy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matt Targett
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Herrington
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christos Mouzakitis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jens Hjertø-Dahl
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohamed-Ali Cho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robinio Vaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sorba Thomas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aston Villa
Goalkeepers
Zion Suzuki
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Matty Cash
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Victor Lindelöf
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
99%
Pass Acc
Tyrone Mings 
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
75
Passes
6
Duels
Ian Maatsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Midfielders
Boubacar Kamara
MAGNET
109
Activity
109
Activity
95
Passes
14
Duels
Ross Barkley
MAGNET
108
Activity
108
Activity
99
Passes
9
Duels
John McGinn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emiliano Buendía
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
George Hemmings
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Forwards
Nicolas Jackson
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
BENCH
Marco Bizot
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Matteo Ruggeri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pau Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aaron Wan-Bissaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lamare Bogarde
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tammy Abraham
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alysson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Garnacho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahim Mbaye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19/2019 | Aston Villa | 2 - 2 | Hull City | Championship | Villa Park |
| 08/06/2018 | Hull City | 1 - 3 | Aston Villa | Championship | KCOM Stadium |
| 03/31/2018 | Hull City | 0 - 0 | Aston Villa | Championship | KCOM Stadium |
| 08/05/2017 | Aston Villa | 1 - 1 | Hull City | Championship | Villa Park |
| 02/10/2015 | Hull City | 2 - 0 | Aston Villa | Premier League | KCOM Stadium |
| 08/31/2014 | Aston Villa | 2 - 1 | Hull City | Premier League | Villa Park (Birmingham) |
| 05/03/2014 | Aston Villa | 3 - 1 | Hull City | Premier League | Villa Park (Birmingham) |
| 10/05/2013 | Hull City | 0 - 0 | Aston Villa | Premier League | Kingston Communications Stadium (Hull) |
01/19/2019
08/06/2018
03/31/2018
08/05/2017
02/10/2015
08/31/2014
05/03/2014
10/05/2013
Hull City Win
Aston Villa Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -3
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +11
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -9
P: 5 GD: -6
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Hull City
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Hull City
Aston Villa
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Stalemate at MKM Stadium Leaves Villa Frustrated
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 25/100. Aston Villa dominated the ball but crashed against a resolute Hull City wall, leaving both sides to ponder what might have been in a gritty scoreless deadlock.
The Opening Barrage
A relentless wave of attacks defined the early stages as Aston Villa completely dominated possession, suffocating their hosts from the opening exchange at MKM Stadium. The sheer Intensity of the visitors was palpable; they quickly set up camp deep in enemy territory, dictating the rhythm with sharp, precise passing sequences. However, turning that territorial advantage into tangible reward proved to be an insurmountable challenge. Despite generating a barrage of attempts within a match that saw 24 combined shots, their final touch repeatedly let them down. Hull City found themselves firmly pinned back for long stretches of the half. Anchored by the vocal leadership of Lewie Coyle, the home side's defensive shape was tested to its absolute limits, yet they heroically absorbed the immense pressure without breaking structure.
The Counter-Punch
While the visitors largely controlled the overarching tempo, the true danger in this fascinating tactical battle often materialised during chaotic transitional moments. The home side refused to wave the white flag, springing forward with venom on the counter-attack and forcing the issue whenever they won back possession. This shifting dynamic demanded absolute, unwavering focus from the visiting backline. V. Lindelöf delivered an outstanding, commanding performance at the heart of the defence, reading the game flawlessly and orchestrating transitions with critical key passes that bypassed the high press. When that defensive line was eventually breached, Z. Suzuki stood tall between the posts. The goalkeeper was nothing short of brilliant, producing four crucial saves that single-handedly neutralised high-quality chances, denying a smash-and-grab victory for the hosts.
Table Implications
The referee’s final whistle confirmed a deeply frustrating share of the spoils for a visiting side that expected so much more. The Stakes could not be higher for them in this burgeoning relegation battle; this scoreless draw leaves them still desperately searching for their first victory of the campaign, languishing dangerously in nineteenth place. Despite their overwhelming control of the ball and creating major chances, their glaring inability to finish proved highly costly. Conversely, the high-flying hosts will undoubtedly view this gritty, backs-to-the-wall defensive display as a massive point gained. Remaining undefeated and firmly entrenched in the Champions League promotion spots, they proved unequivocally that they possess the defensive fortitude to grind out essential results even when completely starved of possession.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Hull City's season?
The gritty draw keeps them firmly in the top three, maintaining their unbeaten start and proving they can defensively withstand immense pressure against possession-heavy opponents.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Hull's Title Charge Faces Early Litmus Test
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 40/100. An unexpected top-of-the-table presence meets a wounded giant in a clash that will test the legitimacy of Hull's early championship aspirations.
The Setup
Coming to the MKM Stadium on September 05, 2026, Hull City have started their Premier League campaign with unblemished perfection. Two wins, three goals scored, and zero conceded give them a Form rating that signals pure confidence. Conversely, Aston Villa sit stranded near the relegation zone after a heavy opening-day defeat. Despite lacking massive global Stars on display, the sheer Stakes are remarkably high at both ends of the table. A strong Balance indicator suggests this will be a tighter contest than the league table implies, especially given Villa's lingering quality with players like M. Rogers in the squad.
Key Battle
The defining clash will be fought in the trenches between a highly disciplined home backline and a visiting midfield desperate to command possession. Hull's defense has been impenetrable so far, operating as a cohesive unit to shut down passing lanes. If the away side's engine room cannot break this synchronized pressing structure, they will leave empty-handed once again.
Our Prediction
Despite the standings, the bookmakers favor the visitors to find their footing. We expect a gritty, tactical affair where Hull's early momentum earns them a hard-fought draw. Expect a low-scoring stalemate that keeps the home side's unbeaten streak alive.