Hull dig in to claim big away win at Southampton | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Hull City beat Southampton 2-1 at St Mary's. Kyle Joseph opened the scoring in the 20th minute from an Oliver McBurnie pass. Charlie Hughes then headed in a second from an Amir Hadziahmetovic corner (34.), before substitute Ross Stewart pulled one back for Saints (71.). The Saints dominated the ball and attempts but Ivor Pandur's handling and Hull's organisation kept them in front. Hull rise from seventh to fifth and visit Preston next, while The Saints remain 15th and host Sheffield United next.

Player of the Match: Charlie Hughes scored the decisive first half header and led the rearguard with 12 clearances, marshalling Hull's box under sustained pressure.

Stat of the Match: Léo Scienza made seven key passes, providing the creativity and the assist that fuelled Saints' fightback.

Three Things We Learned: Hull were ruthless, scoring twice from eight attempts to seize control by the interval. Saints had 66.8% possession and registered seven shots on target, yet turned only one of 22 attempts into a goal. Hughes' set-piece threat and defensive output mattered, with his header separating the sides and a team-high 12 clearances underscoring Hull's resolve.