Hull vs Derby: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Hull City prepare to host Derby County on February 24, 2026, with kick-off at 20:45, this ENGLAND: Championship fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Hull City, currently 5th in the standings with 54 points from 31 games, are within reach of the top with 8 points behind. They've earned 27 points from 16 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 8 goals.

Derby County, sitting 6th with 48 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 27 points from 15 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Hull City and Derby County have favored Derby County, with Derby County claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Bristol City, Hull City recorded a 2-3 defeat while lining up in a 3-4-1-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Pandur, Hughes, Egan, McNair, Giles, Lundstram, Slater , Coyle, Gelhardt, McBurnie, Joseph. With three at the back, the team looked to dominate possession and overwhelm centrally.

Derby County's last outing came against Swansea, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a 4-1-4-1 system. Their starting XI featured Vickers, Elder, Clarke, Sanderson, Ward, Fraulo, Ozoh, Brewster, Szmodics, Brereton Diaz, Agyemang. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Looking ahead, Hull City are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Hull City and Derby County are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Hull City's fixtures have averaged 2.1 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Derby County's games average 2.7 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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