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 equalised for the Tigers in the 48th minute, nodding home a header after Sorba Thomas had given second‑placed Stoke the lead in the 17th minute. Ajayi played the full 90 minutes, marking his eighth league appearance of the season for Hull.
The centre‑back’s goal sparked a turnaround for the home side, who secured the win with a late strike from Joe Gelhardt in the 90th minute. The match was closely contested, with both teams creating scoring opportunities, but Hull’s second‑half resurgence proved decisive.
The victory is a significant boost for the Tigers, who are looking to climb the Championship table. Stoke City, meanwhile, will be disappointed to have let their lead slip. The Potters had been in good form coming into the match but were unable to capitalise on their early advantage, making the loss a setback in their promotion push.
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 is a notable result, and the team will aim to build on this momentum in upcoming matches. With Ajayi and Gelhardt in good form, the Tigers hope to continue their climb up the table and challenge for a playoff spot.
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