Match Report
Preston North End went into the game 14th in the table on 60 points; Hull City sat 6th on 73 — a 13-point gap. Recent form told a different story for Hull City: only 16th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 6th. In league terms the two rates read 1.2/1.35 for Preston North End and 1.52/1.43 for Hull City (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.3.
20 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Preston North End 6, draws 6, Hull City 8, at 2.15 goals per meeting.
Deepdale, capacity 23,408, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Hull City led 2-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 0-3.
Goal scorers
Hull City: Liam Millar (33'), Akin Famewo (45'), Oliver McBurnie (49')
Key stats
Possession: Preston North End 55% · Hull City 45% · Total shots: 17-17 · On target: 5-9 · Corners: 6-6