Koumas strikes late as Hull climb to third | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Hull City beat Blackburn Rovers 1-0 at Ewood Park thanks to a late winner. In the 81st minute, Lewis Koumas finished from the centre of the box after Kyle Joseph's pass. Both had been introduced moments earlier (77.), a double change that flipped a tight game. Blackburn had nine attempts and only three on target, reflecting wasteful finishing. Hull rise from fourth to third and host Watford next.

Player of the Match: Lewis Koumas came off the bench to score the decisive goal with his only shot and also created a big chance.

Stat of the Match: Hull made 57 clearances, underlining a defiant defensive display.

Three Things We Learned: Blackburn's 41 crosses and eight corners yielded only three shots on target despite 62.0% possession. Hull's bench impact was immediate, with two substitutes combining for the late winner. Blackburn remain 22nd in the table and host Sheffield Wednesday next.