Overview
- Substitute Matt Crooks, back from a hamstring injury, scored in the 73rd minute after Adrian Segecic’s miscontrol and a short backpass allowed pressure on goalkeeper Nicolas Schmid.
- Portsmouth controlled possession and attempts, finishing with 21 shots to Hull’s two on target, as head coach John Mousinho condemned the concession as unacceptable.
- The victory completes Hull’s first run of five consecutive away league wins since 1966 and takes their away tally to nine wins and 30 points this season.
- Sergej Jakirovic accepted his side were below their usual level, credited the impact of Crooks and John Lundstram, and urged his players to enjoy the promotion push.
- Attention turns to a game in hand at Ipswich, with both clubs on 60 points, before meetings with fellow contenders Millwall and Wrexham.