McBurnie’s penalty gives Hull City the lead, but Brentford earn 1-1 draw
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Hull City and Brentford shared a 1-1 draw after Oliver McBurnie’s penalty and Dango Ouattara’s quick second-half response. Brentford controlled possession and produced more shots on target, but the teams’ expected-goals figures were closely matched.
Match report
McBurnie’s penalty puts Hull ahead
Hull City drew 1-1 with Brentford in the Premier League at MKM Stadium. Oliver McBurnie opened the scoring for Hull City from the penalty spot in the 24th minute, making it 1-0. Aaron Hickey was booked for Brentford in the 23rd minute, shortly before the opener.
Brentford responded after making two substitutions in the 62nd minute, bringing on Jaidon Anthony for Kevin Schade and Mikkel Damsgaard for Hickey. Dango Ouattara equalised in the 63rd minute, scoring a normal goal from Igor Thiago’s assist to make it 1-1. Ouattara left for Callum Wilson in the 78th minute, while Hull City also made three changes during the second half.
Brentford had more of the ball
Brentford held 58% possession and attempted 14 shots to Hull City’s 12. They also registered six shots on goal, compared with Hull City’s two, while K. Tzolakis made five saves for the home side and Brentford’s goalkeeper made one. Hull City’s expected-goals figure was higher, however, at 1.95 to Brentford’s 1.87, underlining an even final score despite Brentford’s greater control.
Points remain close
Before kick-off, Hull City were ranked #11 with 9 points and Brentford were ranked #7 with 10. The result moved Hull City to 10 points and Brentford to 11; their positions are provisional because other results may affect the table. Brentford remain one point ahead. S. Ajayi was the standout performer, rated 7.3 after 90 minutes, with six tackles and one key pass.
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Standings source snapshot
These are the saved source standings. They may predate this match; they are not a live or recalculated post-match table.
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| 1 | Manchester City | LWWWW | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 9 | 21 | |
| 2 | Arsenal | WWWLW | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 21 | |
| 3 | Brighton | WWWWD | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 5 | 16 | |
| 4 | Chelsea | LWWLD | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 13 | |
| 5 | Liverpool | WLWDW | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 12 | |
| 6 | Aston Villa | WWDWL | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 11 | |
| 7 | Brentford | LDWDD | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 8 | 10 | |
| 8 | Leeds | DLDWD | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 10 | |
| 9 | Everton | LLDWD | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
| 10 | Ipswich | DLWLW | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 16 | 10 | |
| 11 | Hull City | LDLDD | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 9 | |
| 12 | Tottenham | WWDLD | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 9 | |
| 13 | Fulham | WWLDD | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 8 | |
| 14 | Newcastle | LLWLD | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 8 | |
| 15 | Manchester United | DDDLD | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 7 | |
| 16 | Crystal Palace | LWDLW | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 7 | |
| 17 | Bournemouth | WLLDD | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 13 | 6 | |
| 18 | Nottingham Forest | DLLLW | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 6 | |
| 19 | Coventry | LLWWL | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 6 | |
| 20 | Sunderland | LLLLD | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 4 |