Overview
- Hull beat Norwich City 2-0 for a first win at Carrow Road in 15 years, with players noting a hostile home atmosphere after the opener.
- Hull sit seventh with 22 points from 13 matches, extending their unbeaten streak to six and building momentum on back-to-back away wins.
- At least eight first-team players remain out, with Oli McBurnie, John Lundstram and Mo Belloumi not due back until after the international break and Liam Millar tracking for early December.
- Assistant coach Dean Holden said Derby prep began on the trip home from Norwich, highlighting the Rams’ recent three-match win streak and clearly identified weaknesses.
- Sergej Jakirovic expects to manage with around 14 senior players, leans on energy management, and rides Joe Gelhardt’s four-in-four scoring form despite a minor ankle issue.