Hull City staged a comeback to defeat Stoke City 2-1 in their Sky Bet Championship match on Saturday, with Semi Ajayi scoring his first goal of the season. The Nigerian international equalized for the Tigers in the 48th minute, nodding home a header to level the score after Sorba Thomas had given second-placed Stoke City the lead in the 17th minute.
Ajayi played the full 90 minutes in the thrilling encounter, marking his eighth league appearance of the season for Hull City. The centre-back’s goal sparked a turnaround for the home team, who secured the win with a late strike from Joe Gelhardt in the 90th minute.
The match was a closely contested affair, with both teams creating scoring opportunities. However, it was Hull City who ultimately emerged victorious, thanks to their second-half resurgence. The win is a significant boost for the Tigers, who are looking to climb the Championship table.
Stoke City, on the other hand, will be disappointed to have let their lead slip. The team had been in good form coming into the match, but were unable to capitalize on their early advantage. The loss is a setback for the Potters, who are chasing promotion to the Premier League.
The Championship is shaping up to be a highly competitive league this season, with several teams vying for promotion. Hull City’s win over Stoke City is a notable result, and the team will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming matches. With Ajayi and Gelhardt in good form, the Tigers will be hoping to continue their climb up the table and challenge for a playoff spot.
