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Clinical Hull City Sink Southampton 3-1 to Close In on Play-Off Places

A compact, counter-focused plan punished Southampton's sterile possession, nudging Hull closer to the play-offs.

Overview

  • Goals from Kyle Joseph, John Lundstram and Oli McBurnie put Hull 3-0 up before Adam Armstrong struck a 95th-minute consolation.
  • Sergej Jakirovic praised his side’s energy and execution, highlighting a disciplined low-to-mid block and incisive transitions.
  • Mohamed Belloumi, starting for the first time since last year’s ACL rupture, exited with a hamstring issue and will undergo a scan within 24 hours.
  • Will Still labeled the defeat “ridiculous,” apologized to traveling fans, and accepted responsibility for failings in both boxes.
  • The victory was Hull’s second at the MKM Stadium this season, drawing 22,085 fans, and moved the Tigers to within two points of the play-off spots after six games.