Hull City are through to the next round of the EFL Cup after a 1-1 draw with Stoke City, winning the penalty shootout 5-4. The tie could not be separated in 90 minutes, so spot-kicks were needed.
8.4Kieran DowellHull City · Midfielder1 goal · 3 shots · 2 key passesStoke City 1:1 Hull City — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half1 - 1
Second half0 - 0
- 82(Foul)
- 90 + 5(Foul)
Penalty shoot-out4 - 5
- 1 - 0Thomas
- 1 - 1H. Morita
- 2 - 1S. Gallagher
- 2 - 2P. McNair
- 3 - 2M. Olabosun Lawal
- 3 - 3E. Stroud
- 3 - 3G. Hirst
- 3 - 4L. Millar
- 4 - 4Hadji
- 4 - 5M. Bachir Belloumi
Live Prediction
Stoke City to winLost1.40
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FT5–6S
−3.0Slight edge
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Stoke City to win
LostQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Stoke City vs Hull City?
Stoke City 5-6 Hull City (EFL Cup, Round 2).
Who scored?
Róbert Boženík (39', assist Sorba Thomas) for Stoke City; Kieran Dowell (45', assist Liam Millar) for Hull City.
Was Hull City's win deserved?
Yes — Hull City were on top for most of the match.
Were there any cards in Stoke City vs Hull City?
Yellow cards: Lucas Herrington (Hull City); George Hirst (Stoke City).
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Head to Head meetings
Stoke City – Hull City
Stoke City
Hull City
- 7
Victories
- 1
Draws
- 5
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  7 | 5  |
Scored goals | 22 | 13 |
Average per game | 1.69 | 1 |
The biggest victory | 5-1 | 1-3 |
Stoke City
- 5Matches
- 9Goals
- 1.8Goal per game
- 4Wins
- 0Draws
- 1Losses
Hull City
- 5Matches
- 5Goals
- 1Goal per game
- 0Wins
- 2Draws
- 3Losses
Best statistical picks
Stoke City – Hull City
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Under 2.5
Stoke City opened the score in 5 of the last 6 matches
Cards over the last 10 matches favour Under 2.5
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 10.5
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Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.15 | 3.30 | 3.30 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Evenly matched
The teams are closely matched on CheckLive metrics: overall rating 42 vs 45.9, with no clear favourite. The read is built on the three metrics and the extra signals below.
Both teams to score — No1.95
No clear favorite
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
38
41.8
CheckSkill
51
52.1
CheckMental
28.6
39.1
CheckLive total47.8 vs 45.9+1.9Stoke City: 42 + 5.8 for home advantage = 47.8
More match signals
Stoke City (DNB)58%1.57
Stoke City or draw54%1.33
Over 2.550%2.00
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the favourite in Stoke City vs Hull City?
CheckLive metrics show no clear favourite — the teams are level (overall rating 42 vs 45.9).
How does CheckLive rate the match?
The rating is built on three metrics: form (CheckForm), quality (CheckSkill) and mentality (CheckMental). Their values and the match signals are below.
What does Confidence mean?
Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
What is the correct-score prediction?
CheckLive calculation: 1-0 (Stoke City vs Hull City, regulation time). Confidence describes model signal strength, not the probability of a win or an exact score.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2.15 | 3.30 | 3.30 |