Premier League Gameweek 9
Hull City 2 - 2 FT Ipswich
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Florentino Luís (Abdoul Ouattara) 22'
45' ↓ John Egan ↑Matt Crooks
HT
52' Elliot Stroud
58' Tim Iroegbunam (Oliver McBurnie)
60' Matt Crooks
60' ↓ Elliot Stroud ↑Mohamed Ali Cho
68' Oliver McBurnie
↓ Jaden Philogene-Bidace ↑Jack Clarke 70'
↓ Abdul Fatawu Issahaku ↑Daizen Maeda 70'
↓ Florentino Luís ↑Azor Matusiwa 70'
Julio Enciso (Azor Matusiwa) 74'
77' ↓ Tim Iroegbunam ↑Hidemasa Morita
↓ Emersonn ↑Zian Flemming 77'
77' ↓ Lewie Coyle ↑Brooke Norton-Cuffy
Julio Enciso 81'
88' Semi Ajayi
90' ↓ Regan Slater ↑Joe Gelhardt
Issa Diop 90'+2
↓ Julio Enciso ↑Chuba Akpom 90'+5
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Hull City
Goalkeepers
Konstantinos Tzolakis 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Lewie Coyle 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Semi Ajayi 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
73%
Duel Win %
John Egan 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Nobel Mendy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryan Giles
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Mohamed Belloumi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Timothy Iroegbunam 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Regan Slater 
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
19%
Pass Acc
6.4
Rating
Elliot Stroud
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Forwards
Oli McBurnie
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Dillon Phillips 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Brooke Norton-Cuffy
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Lucas Herrington
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paddy McNair
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christos Mouzakitis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matt Crooks
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hidemasa Morita
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mohamed-Ali Cho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joe Gelhardt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ipswich
Goalkeepers
Christian Walton
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Abdoul Ouattara 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
57%
Pass Acc
Issa Diop
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dara O'Shea 
MAGNET
94
Activity
94
Activity
86
Passes
8
Duels
Leif Davis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Exequiel Palacios
MAGNET
115
Activity
115
Activity
107
Passes
8
Duels
Florentino Luís
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Abdul Fatawu
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Julio Enciso
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Jaden Philogene
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Forwards
Emersonn 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
BENCH
Kjell Scherpen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Darnell Furlong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacob Greaves
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Azor Matusiwa 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
Marcelino Nunez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daizen Maeda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zian Flemming
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jack Clarke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chuba Akpom
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | Ipswich | 1 - 0 | Hull City | Championship | Portman Road |
| 11/25/2025 | Hull City | 0 - 2 | Ipswich | Championship | MKM Stadium |
| 04/27/2024 | Hull City | 3 - 3 | Ipswich | Championship | The MKM Stadium |
| 10/03/2023 | Ipswich | 3 - 0 | Hull City | Championship | Portman Road |
| 02/23/2021 | Hull City | 0 - 1 | Ipswich | League One | KCOM Stadium |
| 11/24/2020 | Ipswich | 0 - 3 | Hull City | League One | Portman Road |
| 03/30/2019 | Ipswich | 0 - 2 | Hull City | Championship | Portman Road Stadium |
| 09/15/2018 | Hull City | 2 - 0 | Ipswich | Championship | KCOM Stadium |
| 03/13/2018 | Ipswich | 0 - 3 | Hull City | Championship | Portman Road Stadium |
| 11/18/2017 | Hull City | 2 - 2 | Ipswich | Championship | KCOM Stadium |
Hull City Win
Ipswich Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 9 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 9 GD: +17
P: 9 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 9 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -10
P: 9 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -9
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +11
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +16
P: 9 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -10
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -9
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
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Hull City
Ipswich
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Six Minutes From Lead to Level at MKM Stadium
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 65/100. A late response denied the hosts a home win and kept two level-on-points sides close together in the Premier League table.
Opening Act
Ipswich had the ball; Hull City waited to spring. The visitors dominated possession at 63%, moving the ball with purpose, while Hull sat deeper and waited for a route forward. That control did not translate into a barrage of clean finishes: Ipswich had 15 attempts, but only three troubled the target. At 22 minutes, Abdoul Ouattara supplied the opening and Florentino Luís finished to put Ipswich ahead at the MKM Stadium. Hull were not entirely absent; Oliver McBurnie offered a physical outlet, and the hosts kept enough threat alive to make the contest feel unfinished. Across the opening phase, the Balance was fragile rather than settled: Ipswich owned the ball, but one Hull response could change the whole shape. The early lead looked deserved on territory, not secure.
The Pivot
The match swung in a twelve-minute burst after the interval. At 58, Tim Iroegbunam met Oliver McBurnie’s delivery to make it 1-1; ten minutes later, McBurnie finished himself and Hull had turned the contest around. The sequence was a sharp reward for a side that had made just nine attempts overall and created only one big chance. McBurnie was the difference-maker: a goal and an assist, not merely a target for direct balls. Ipswich had to respond with more than possession, and their answer arrived quickly. The Intensity rose as the lead changed hands, but the overall shot count—24 between them—was more impressive than the accuracy: only six efforts hit the target. Hull’s brief advantage was real, yet never comfortable. That gap made the next attack decisive.
Resolution
Ipswich did not wait long. Substitute Azor Matusiwa came on in the 70th minute and four minutes later set up Julio Enciso, whose finish made it 2-2. Enciso had already been the visitors’ most threatening creator, with six key passes, and he made the crucial one count. Ipswich’s 63% possession and three big chances explain why they could keep asking questions; Hull’s three shots on target show how efficiently they seized their own openings. Neither defence could shut the door once the match opened up. Both clubs entered the afternoon on 10 points, Hull 10th and Ipswich 12th, so each leaves with an extra point rather than a decisive separation. At the MKM Stadium, it felt like a missed chance for a winner, but a fair outcome for two sides who traded control for momentum.
Key Questions
What made O. McBurnie the Man of the Match?
A goal and an assist: he teed up Tim Iroegbunam’s equaliser, then put Hull ahead himself.
How did substitute O. McBurnie change the game?
He was not a substitute; McBurnie started, assisted the equaliser and scored Hull’s second as the hosts turned the match around.
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.
One Point Apart, One Defensive Divide
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 38/100. A one-point gap makes this a modest early-season sorting-out, with defensive resilience set against a clearer scoring threat.
The Setup
On October 31, 2026, Hull City host Ipswich at MKM Stadium: Ipswich are 10th with 10 points from eight matches, while Hull are 11th with nine from seven. This is an early table check, not a grand occasion. Hull have conceded seven in seven games but scored eight; Ipswich have scored 12 in eight and conceded 16. Hull’s last five brought three draws and two defeats, while Ipswich’s recent run has also been uneven. Hull’s defence is the cleaner foundation; Ipswich carry the clearer scoring threat. E. Palacios will be important in connecting Ipswich’s midfield to its attack. Form is modest; Balance is the story, and Stakes remain limited in round nine.
Key Battle
This is a unit-versus-unit question. Hull’s midfield and back line must keep Ipswich’s runners in front and close the central lanes; the visitors need to stretch the home shape rather than funnel attacks into a crowded centre. Hull can make their stronger defensive record count by winning second balls and breaking into the channels. If the hosts sink too deep, Ipswich’s scoring output could turn sustained pressure into an edge.
Our Prediction
We expect a 1-1 draw. Hull should protect the space in front of their back line and make Ipswich work through traffic. The visitors have enough attacking output to score, but their 16 concessions in eight leave an opening at the other end. Hull’s clearest route is a quick break; Ipswich may enjoy longer spells on the ball. Neither side has built a convincing run, so a narrow margin feels more likely than a one-sided game.