Joe Gelhardt's last-gasp goal snatched a 2-1 win for Hull City at Stoke City, capping a dramatic Championship contest that swung sharply after half-time. The on-loan Leeds striker struck in the 90th minute to claim his seventh goal in nine games and his ninth in total for Hull, reinvigorating the Tigers' play-off hopes.
Stoke had dominated the first half and led through Sorba Thomas's spectacular volley, only for Semi Ajayi's controversial equaliser early in the second period to change the complexion of the game. Gelhardt's late winner was followed by ugly scenes after the final whistle as players clashed and objects were thrown from the home end before calm was eventually restored.
Thomas's Wonder Goal Crowns Stoke's First-Half Control
Hull might have been given an early penalty when Ashley Phillips slid in and felled Matt Crooks, but their appeals were waved away and Stoke quickly took control. The hosts, who began the day in second place in the Championship, imposed themselves in midfield and forced Hull back for long spells before the interval.