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Hull City Strengthen Promotion Bid as McNair Arrives and Opta Tips Play-Off Success

Sitting fourth on 50 points from 28 matches, Hull now pair January reinforcements with play-off odds that Opta rates strongly.

Overview

  • Hull are fourth in the Championship on 50 points from 28 games after beating Southampton, Preston and Swansea, with a game in hand and a visit to Blackburn followed by hosting Watford on Tuesday.
  • Opta’s latest projection has Hull finishing fourth on 77 points and gives them a 69.20% chance of promotion via the play-offs.
  • Paddy McNair has signed an 18-month contract with an option year after ending his San Diego deal and is set to be available for the Blackburn trip.
  • Kieran Dowell joined on an 18-month deal and debuted off the bench in the 2-1 win over Swansea, with Sergej Jakirovic highlighting his experience and fit.
  • Oli McBurnie took his tally to 12 goals for the season and praised the team’s flexibility, while Kevin Phillips lauded Hull’s togetherness despite recent transfer constraints.