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Hull City Beat Southampton 3-1 After Belloumi Hamstring Scare

The result halted a three-game drought, with a scan pending on Mohamed Belloumi's hamstring.

Overview

  • Kyle Joseph, John Lundstram and Oli McBurnie scored for Hull City, with Adam Armstrong netting a stoppage-time consolation for Southampton.
  • The win was Hull's second at home this season and their first league victory in four matches.
  • Mohamed Belloumi made his first start since a ruptured ACL 11 months ago but was substituted after about 40 minutes with a hamstring problem.
  • Manager Sergej Jakirovic said Belloumi will undergo a scan within 24 hours and described the setback as an expected risk after a long layoff.
  • Jakirovic praised his side's compact shape and counter-attacking execution, while players reiterated their commitment to repaying the club's vocal supporters.