Hull City vs Southampton
Hull City 1–0 Southampton
Hull City ground out a narrow 1-0 home win over Southampton to close their Championship campaign in sixth place, while a depleted Southampton side, carrying four long-term absentees into the final day, were unable to threaten a home end already looking ahead to the play-offs.
Hull City picked up three points at home, extending their winning run.
A tight defensive display kept the scoring low in this closely fought game.
The result has implications at both ends of the Hull City end of the standings.
Hull City 1-0 Southampton: Sixth-Place Finish Sealed as Saints Pay the Price for a Threadbare Squad
Hull City ground out a narrow 1-0 home win over Southampton to close their Championship campaign in sixth place, while a depleted Southampton side, carrying four long-term absentees into the final day, were unable to threaten a home end already looking ahead to the play-offs.
Read full report →- 63'off: Liam Millar
- 70'off: David Strelec
- 76'off: Mohamed Belloumi
- 76'off: Riley McGree
- 76'off: Ryan Giles
- 90+8'off: Regan Slater
- 90+5'Left foot shot
- 90+6'
- 90+7'off: Matt Targett
- 90+7'off: Alan Browne
- 90+8'off: Lewie Coyle
Expected Goals (xG)
How the result affects the EFL Championship standings.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Coventry | 46 | 28 | 11 | 7 | 95 |
| 2 |  Ipswich | 46 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 84 |
| 3 |  Millwall | 46 | 24 | 11 | 11 | 83 |
| 4 |  Southampton | 46 | 22 | 14 | 10 | 80 |
| 5 |  Middlesbrough | 46 | 22 | 14 | 10 | 80 |
| 6 |  Hull City | 46 | 21 | 10 | 15 | 73 |
| 7 |  Wrexham | 46 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 71 |
| 8 |  Derby | 46 | 20 | 9 | 17 | 69 |
What was the final score of Hull City vs Southampton?
The match finished 1-0 to Hull City.
Who won Hull City vs Southampton?
Hull City won the match 1-0.
When did Hull City vs Southampton take place?
The match took place on Saturday, 23 May 2026.
📊 AI-generated recap and structured data
Hull City beat Southampton 1-0 at the MKM Stadium in a Championship match that went against our model's assessment. Our AI engine had backed a Southampton win at 49% probability, a pick that did not land. Hull's defensive solidity proved decisive; the hosts kept a clean sheet despite Southampton arriving in decent form with three wins in their last five outings. The result ended a run in which both teams had combined to score in four of Hull's previous five matches. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Hull's victory halted Southampton's momentum and tightened the mid-table picture. Southampton dropped points while occupying fourth; the gap to sixth narrowed. Hull's inconsistency persisted, yet this win provided respite after their recent struggles. The result suggested neither side had established sustained form, with Southampton's underlying performance metrics indicating this outcome carried some fortune for the hosts.
Hull City v Southampton · EFL Championship · 23/05/2026, 15:30:00