Hull City tightened their grip on a play-off place with a 3-1 home win over Sheffield Wednesday, but the evening was not straightforward from the outset. Jamal Lowe gave the visitors a 23rd-minute lead, only for Matt Crooks to level within 60 seconds and swing the mood back toward the hosts.
Wednesday still had periods of encouragement, especially after Hull's equalizer and following the injury to Regan Slater, yet the game tilted decisively in stoppage time at the end of the first half. Dominic Iorfa's own goal put Hull ahead, and Kyle Joseph's composed finish on 58 minutes ensured the Tigers turned an awkward contest into a comfortable result.
Hull Start on the Front Foot but Wednesday Punish Hesitation
Hull carried the early momentum and almost took advantage when Liam Millar's square pass from the left found Oli McBurnie. His first touch opened a route to goal, but Pierce Charles reacted well to block the one-on-one chance and keep Wednesday level.