Hull power past Millwall as Joseph strikes early | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Hull City beat Millwall 3-1 at the Den. Kyle Joseph struck in the sixth minute from Mohamed Belloumi's cross, then doubled Hull's lead (13.). The turning point was Femi Azeez's straight red for violent conduct (76.). Hull produced six shots on target from 10 attempts, underlining a clinical edge against the Lions' pressure. Hull host West Brom next, while the Lions visit Blackburn.

Player of the Match: Joseph decided the contest with a first half brace from two shots on target, winning four fouls and leading Hull's line aggressively.

Stat of the Match: Charlie Hughes made 17 clearances, a huge defensive workload that helped Hull absorb long spells of pressure.

Three Things We Learned: Joseph's early double set the tone and forced the Lions to chase. The Lions had 57.0% possession and 11 attempts but found only one breakthrough. Hull's back line registered 39 clearances, reflecting how often they had to defend their box.