Sunderland vs Hull City Highlights - September 08, 2026

Sunderland beat Hull City 1-0 in EFL Cup on September 08, 2026. The match was played at Stadium of Light.

Chemsdine Talbi (71') scored for Sunderland.

Their previous five had brought 3 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. That run had left Sunderland 2 games without defeat.

They had won 3, drawn 2 and lost 0 in their previous five. Hull City arrived unbeaten in 5.

Mohamed-Ali Cho could not find the target for Hull City (7'). Shortly afterwards, Wilson Isidor sent an effort off target for Sunderland (10').

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Jules Ahoka’s effort (13'). A block denied Nobel Mendy on 21 minutes.

Chemsdine Talbi tested the goalkeeper for Sunderland (41').

After the break, Jocelin Ta Bi shot wide for Sunderland on 49 minutes. Wilson Isidor could not find the target for Sunderland (50').

Moments later, the referee cautioned Lucas Gourna-Douath of Hull City on 54 minutes. Chris Rigg sent an effort off target for Sunderland (54').

Luke O'Nien was booked for Sunderland (62'). Soon after, Sorba Thomas forced a save for Hull City on 63 minutes.

Chemsdine Talbi scored for Sunderland on 71 minutes after a pass from Thomas Meunier.

Shortly afterwards, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Jocelin Ta Bi’s effort (75').

Substitutions: Sunderland 4, Hull City 5.

Sunderland controlled 50.9% of possession. Sunderland had 14 shots with 4 on target, while Hull City had 7 and 1.

Goalkeeper saves: Sunderland 1, Hull City 3. Corners: Sunderland 7, Hull City 12.

Sunderland completed the most passes, 419 in total at 87.4% accuracy. The referee produced 4 yellow cards.