History of the Hull City v Southampton fixture
Southampton travel to take on Hull City at The KC Stadium on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 26 games played, Saints have recorded 4 wins, and Hull City have come away with 11 victories.
The last time the two teams met at Hull City was just over four years ago, in March 2008, with Hull City annihilating their visitors 5-0 in a Championship match.
Recent encounters between the teams
| Season | Date | Team | Result | Team | Comp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011/2012 | Tue 29 Nov | Southampton | 2 - 1 | Hull City | Championship |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 15 Mar | Hull City | 5-0 | Southampton | Championship |
| 2007/2008 | Sat 08 Dec | Southampton | 4 - 0 | Hull City | Championship |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 02 Dec | Hull City | 2 - 4 | Southampton | Championship |
| 2006/2007 | Sat 04 Nov | Southampton | 0 - 0 | Hull City | Championship |
| 2005/2006 | Tue 22 Nov | Hull City | 1 - 1 | Southampton | Championship |
| 2005/2006 | Sat 15 Oct | Southampton | 1 - 1 | Hull City | Championship |
For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here
Recent respective form guides
Hull City have lost only 1 of the last six at home, but 4 of these games have been drawn. The goals for column just outweighs the goals against over this period, 5 to 3.
The away form of Southampton however, is much more impressive, unbeaten in their last six, consisting of three wins and three draws. The games have constituted a decent return of 9 goals for the Saints, and 5 goals against.
Hull City lie just outside the playoff positions in the npower Championship, picking up 58 points from their 36 games so far.
Southampton are leading the way in the npower Championship, with their 37 games giving them a return of 72 points.
Current overall team form
| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull City | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 8 |
| Southampton | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 16 |
For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here
FootyMad's prediction ...
Saints have been performing with great credit on their travels, and the Madmen see no reason why they should not return from The KC Stadium with an easy victory. Away win
Sequence statistics
| Team | Sequences |
|---|---|
| Hull City | Drawn last 3 games at home. Failed to win in previous 3 home matches. Unbeaten run of 9 matches. |
| Southampton | 3 successive away victories. 4 games since last away draw. 9 games since last defeat. |
For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here