Hull City 2-2 Everton – a level-score draw at the MKM Stadium.

The Premier League clash between Hull City and Everton unfolded at the MKM Stadium in Hull on 11 October 2026. Both sides entered the match looking to secure points, and the fixture provided an entertaining mix of early discipline, swift attacks and a late equaliser.

How it unfolded

The game’s first notable incident came in the 13th minute when Hull City midfielder Matt Crooks was shown a yellow card for a bad foul. The referee’s decision set a cautious tone, and Hull’s forward Oliver McBurnie received a similar booking in the 21st minute for another bad foul, leaving the home side with two cautions before the half-hour mark.

The deadlock was broken just after the interval. In the 48th minute, Hull City took the lead when Joe Gelhardt finished a left-footed shot from the centre of the box into the bottom right corner. The chance was created by Sorba Thomas, whose through ball sparked a fast break that allowed Gelhardt to get behind the defence.

Everton responded quickly. Seven minutes later, in the 55th minute, they levelled the score. Ainsley Maitland-Niles delivered a corner that found Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who headed the ball from very close range into the bottom left corner, restoring parity at 1-1.

Everton then seized the initiative. In the 68th minute, Thierno Barry struck from the centre of the box with his right foot, sending the ball to the top right corner. The assist came from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who had just scored, linking the two Everton goals. The visitors moved ahead 2-1.

Hull City fought back once more. Six minutes later, in the 74th minute, Mohamed Belloumi equalised with a left-footed shot from the centre of the box to the top right corner. Elliot Stroud supplied the assist, completing the comeback and securing a 2-2 draw.

No further goals were recorded, and the match concluded with both sides sharing the points.

Standout performers

  • Joe Gelhardt (Hull City) – Scored the opening goal in the 48th minute, finishing a fast-break move with a precise left-footed strike.
  • Sorba Thomas (Hull City) – Provided the decisive through ball that set up Gelhardt’s goal.
  • Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Everton) – Netted the equaliser in the 55th minute and later assisted Thierno Barry’s winner, influencing both Everton goals.
  • Ainsley Maitland-Niles (Everton) – Delivered the corner that led to Dewsbury-Hall’s header.
  • Thierno Barry (Everton) – Scored the go-ahead goal in the 68th minute, finishing a well-timed pass from Dewsbury-Hall.
  • Mohamed Belloumi (Hull City) – Restored parity with a goal in the 74th minute, assisted by Elliot Stroud.
  • Elliot Stroud (Hull City) – Created the chance that allowed Belloumi to level the score.

Match facts

  • Final score: Hull City 2-2 Everton
  • Scorers:
    • Hull City – Joe Gelhardt (48'), Mohamed Belloumi (74')
    • Everton – Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (55'), Thierno Barry (68')
  • Bookings:
    • Matt Crooks (Hull City) – 13' (yellow)
    • Oliver McBurnie (Hull City) – 21' (yellow)
  • Venue: The MKM Stadium, Hull

What it means

The 2-2 draw means both Hull City and Everton leave the Premier League fixture with a point each, reflecting a balanced encounter where each side demonstrated attacking intent and resilience after conceding.