Hull climb to fourth as first half stoppage time penalty proves decisive

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·20 December 2025

Hull climb to fourth as first half stoppage time penalty proves decisive

Hull City beat West Bromwich Albion 1-0 in Hull on Saturday to rise from sixth to fourth in the Championship.

The spot kick followed a handball by Nathaniel Phillips in the box during first half stoppage time. Oliver McBurnie converted in the seventh minute of first half stoppage time.

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After the restart, Ivor Pandur saved Karlan Ahearne-Grant's low effort (49.) as West Bromwich Albion pressed for an equaliser.

Alfie Gilchrist was sent off for violent conduct (75.), leaving the visitors with 10 men.

Substitute David Babajide saw a close-range attempt blocked (78.) as Hull looked to close the game out.

Hull registered 10 attempts and found the target once, the decisive penalty. West Bromwich Albion had 57.4% possession and 13 attempts, but tested Pandur only once.

Next, Hull visit Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship. West Bromwich Albion host Bristol City.