Hull City climbed into fourth place in the Championship with a 1-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion at the MKM Stadium, secured by Oli McBurnie's first-half stoppage-time penalty. The striker, back from a calf problem that had kept him out for nearly two months, converted from the spot seven minutes into added time at the end of the opening period to score for the third successive game since his return.
That single goal proved enough to separate the sides on a night when West Brom finished with 10 men after Alfie Gilchrist was sent off with 15 minutes remaining. Hull's third win on the trot contrasted sharply with a third straight defeat for the visitors, illustrating how the two clubs' recent runs of form are moving in opposite directions.
McBurnie's Scoring Streak Drives Hull Forward
McBurnie's cool finish from the penalty spot continued a remarkable return to action for the Hull forward. Having been sidelined for nearly two months with a calf injury, he has wasted little time in rediscovering his touch in front of goal, finding the net in three successive games since rejoining the squad.