Hull frustrate Coventry City as leaders held in tense stalemate | OneFootball

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·6 April 2026

Hull frustrate Coventry City as leaders held in tense stalemate

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Match in Five Sentences: Hull City and Coventry City drew 0-0 in the Championship. In the 15th minute, Semi Ajayi's header was saved by Carl Rushworth. After the restart, Rushworth denied Oliver McBurnie from close range (62.) to preserve the visitors' clean sheet. Rushworth produced four saves as Hull carried the greater threat on goal. Hull visit Sheffield United next, while Coventry City host Sheffield Wednesday.

Player of the Match: Carl Rushworth kept Coventry City level with four saves, including a key stop from Oliver McBurnie after the break, and commanded his area throughout.


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Stat of the Match: Hull registered five shots on target, forcing Carl Rushworth into four saves despite the goalless outcome.

Three Things We Learned: Oliver McBurnie won eight aerial duels, giving Hull a consistent outlet against Coventry City's centre-backs. Coventry City managed only one shot on target from six attempts, underlining a limited attacking return on the night. Amir Hadziahmetovic supplied two key passes and 10 successful final third passes, driving much of Hull's forward play.

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