Championship· Season 2025
Match Summary
Hull City defeated Millwall 2:0. The match was played in Championship 2025. Goals were scored by M. Belloumi 64′, J. Gelhardt 79′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Millwall had 66% possession while Hull City held 34%. Millwall had 10 shots (5 on target) compared to 14 (7 on target) for Hull City. Expected goals: Millwall 0.94 — Hull City 1.63. Millwall made 5 substitutions, Hull City made 5.
Match Events
assist: M. Crooks
assist: M. Belloumi
Match Statistics
Millwall had 66% possession against Hull City's 34%. Millwall registered 10 shots (5 on target) while Hull City managed 14 (7 on target). Corner kicks: 6–8. Fouls committed: 10–9.
Lineups
Millwall lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Alex Neil, while Hull City deployed a 3-4-2-1 under Sergej Jakirovic.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Millwall is 6.91, compared to 6.86 for Hull City. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Millwall's highest-rated starter is F. Azeez (7.23), while Hull City's best-rated player is C. Hughes (7.01).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Millwall have contributed 37 goals and 30 assists this season, led by F. Azeez (11G). Hull City's starters account for 40 goals and 38 assists, spearheaded by O. McBurnie (18G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
Millwall deploy 4 defenders rated 6.98 on average, against Hull City's 3-man backline averaging 6.94. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Millwall field 5 midfielders averaging 6.87, versus Hull City's 4 rated 6.79. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Millwall start 1 forward(s) averaging 6.69, compared to 3 for Hull City averaging 6.85. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 70% for Millwall and 72% for Hull City. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
Millwall's starters have collected 56 yellow cards this season, compared to 84 for Hull City. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Millwall's starting XI is 25.1 (youngest: Z. Sturge (21), oldest: R. Leonard (33)), while Hull City average 27.5 (youngest: C. Hughes (22), oldest: J. Egan (33)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Millwall's starters average 34 league appearances each, versus 40 for Hull City. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: Alex Neil
Substitutes
Coach: Sergej Jakirovic
Millwall and Hull City have met 22 times — Millwall won 6, Hull City won 9, with 7 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. Hull City leads the head-to-head with 9 victories from 22 meetings. A combined 47 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.14 per match (21 for the home side, 26 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 11 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 10 games (45%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–1 in 2012.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
Match Prediction
Injuries & Suspensions
Millwall
- DoubtfulL. Jensen
- DoubtfulD. Kelly
- DoubtfulM. Luongo
- DoubtfulC. Taylor
- DoubtfulL. Jensen
- DoubtfulD. Kelly
- DoubtfulM. Luongo
- DoubtfulC. Taylor
Hull City
- DoubtfulT. Collyer
- DoubtfulC. Drameh
- DoubtfulA. Hadziahmetovic
- DoubtfulE. Matazo
- DoubtfulT. Collyer
- DoubtfulC. Drameh
- DoubtfulA. Hadziahmetovic
- DoubtfulE. Matazo
Bookmaker Odds
Best price
Millwall
1.81
1xBet
Draw
3.90
Dafabet
Hull City
5.13
Pinnacle
Betting Odds & Historical Data
Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.
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Head-to-Head Record
Even recordHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
Goals in This Fixture
How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.
2.1
Average goals per game
50%
Games with 3+ goals
50%
Both teams scored
Head-to-Head History
Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.
Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Data: football-data.co.uk
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 17 May 2026