“Semi Ajayi booked for a foul as Hull's physical approach to containing Villa's attack began to show.”
“Lucas Gourna-Douath picked up a booking as Villa's frustration grew at their inability to break Hull down despite dominating the ball.”
Hull City
Aston Villa
Outstanding performance
Aston Villa•GoalkeeperAston Villa controlled the game as expected, dominating possession at 73% and completing nearly three times as many passes as their hosts, but Hull City's disciplined, deep-lying defensive setup and physical approach - evident in their 17 tackles and 11 fouls - snuffed out the away side's rhythm. Hull carved out the better openings in front of goal, landing four shots on target from just 11 attempts compared to Villa's solitary one from 13, showing more directness when chances came. Villa's raft of second-half substitutions, including Garnacho and Abraham introduced late, failed to unlock a stubborn Hull backline that held firm throughout. For Villa, sitting top of the table, this stalemate will be seen as two points squandered against lesser opposition, while Hull can take real encouragement from a gritty point earned against title-chasing quality.
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The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
Boubacar Kamara from Aston Villa wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Lucas Herrington of Hull City.
John McGinn of Aston Villa wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Substitution for Aston Villa: Tammy Abraham comes on for Nicolas Jackson.
Substitution for Aston Villa: Aaron Wan-Bissaka comes on for Matty Cash.
Jens Hjertø-Dahl from Hull City is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Boubacar Kamara from Aston Villa commits a foul.
Substitution for Hull City: Jens Hjertø-Dahl comes on for Lucas Gourna-Douath.
Substitution for Hull City: Mohamed-Ali Cho comes on for Mohamed Belloumi.
Tyrone Mings' left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Ross Barkley.
Attempt missed. Ross Barkley from Aston Villa heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes close and misses to the right after a corner.
Aston Villa win a corner after Brooke Norton-Cuffy concedes.
Tyrone Mings' header from the center of the box for Aston Villa is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Victor Lindelöf, who provided a headed pass.
Substitution for Aston Villa: Matteo Ruggeri comes on for Ian Maatsen.
Substitution for Aston Villa: Alysson comes on for George Hemmings.
Substitution for Aston Villa: Alejandro Garnacho comes on for Emiliano Buendía.
Foul committed by John Egan of Hull City.
George Hemmings from Aston Villa wins a free kick in the attacking half.
John McGinn from Aston Villa commits a foul.
Attempt missed by Oliver McBurnie from Hull City with a header from the center of the box.
Substitution for Hull City: Lucas Herrington comes on for Nobel Mendy.
Foul committed by Lucas Gourna-Douath of Hull City.
Boubacar Kamara from Aston Villa wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Lucas Gourna-DouathYellow CardLucas Gourna-Douath of Hull City receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Hull City wins a corner after Zion Suzuki concedes.
Mohamed Belloumi from Hull City hits the bar with a left-footed shot from a challenging angle and long range on the right, assisted by Regan Slater after a corner.
Substitution for Hull City: Brooke Norton-Cuffy comes on for Lewie Coyle.
Substitution for Hull City: Sorba Thomas comes on for Elliot Stroud.
Offside called against Hull City. Mohamed Belloumi is the player caught offside.
Elliot Stroud of Hull City commits a foul.
Offside against Aston Villa. George Hemmings is caught offside.
Matty Cash from Aston Villa wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed by Emiliano Buendía from Aston Villa, who took a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Nobel Mendy of Hull City commits a foul.
John McGinn from Aston Villa wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Elliot Stroud from Hull City misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box.
Attempt missed. John McGinn from Aston Villa took a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
Attempt missed. Oliver McBurnie from Hull City takes a right-footed shot from outside the box after a quick break.
Attempt blocked. Ross Barkley from Aston Villa has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is blocked. Boubacar Kamara provided the assist.
The second half begins with the score at 0-0 between Hull City and Aston Villa.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 1 minute of added time.
The first half ends with Hull City and Aston Villa tied at 0-0.
Nobel Mendy of Hull City is caught offside.
Hull City win a corner after Matty Cash concedes.
Attempt missed. Emiliano Buendía from Aston Villa takes a right-footed shot from outside the box following a direct free kick.
Semi AjayiYellow CardSemi Ajayi of Hull City receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Semi Ajayi of Hull City.
Nicolas Jackson from Aston Villa wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt saved. Regan Slater from Hull City has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is saved.
Attempt saved. Mohamed Belloumi from Hull City has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it's saved in the bottom right corner by Zion Suzuki of Aston Villa. The assist comes from Lucas Gourna-Douath.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Matty Cash from Aston Villa.
Regan Slater from Hull City misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it high and wide to the right.
Nicolas Jackson is caught offside for Aston Villa.
Elliot Stroud of Hull City commits a foul.
Zion Suzuki from Aston Villa is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Hull City win a corner after Tyrone Mings concedes.
Nobel Mendy from Hull City commits a foul.
Boubacar Kamara from Aston Villa wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Tyrone Mings from Aston Villa misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box.
Konstantinos Tzolakis from Hull City wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by George Hemmings of Aston Villa.
Aston Villa wins a corner after Konstantinos Tzolakis concedes.
Attempt missed by Ross Barkley from Aston Villa, who took a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Oliver McBurnie of Hull City wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Matty Cash from Aston Villa commits a foul.
Aston Villa win a corner after Nobel Mendy concedes.
Attempt missed. Nobel Mendy from Hull City takes a left-footed shot from outside the box.
Nicolas Jackson's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Matty Cash provided the assist.
Attempt saved. George Hemmings from Aston Villa has his left-footed shot from the left side of the box saved in the center of the goal by Konstantinos Tzolakis of Hull City. The assist came from Ross Barkley.
Ross Barkley's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
Aston Villa wins a corner after Lucas Gourna-Douath concedes.
Attempt saved. Nobel Mendy from Hull City has a left-footed shot from over 35 yards that is saved.
Emiliano Buendía from Aston Villa is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Regan Slater commits a foul for Hull City.
Nicolas Jackson from Aston Villa misses a header from the right side of the six-yard box.
Regan Slater of Hull City wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by George Hemmings of Aston Villa.
First half begins.
