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23 Jan 2016
Hull top after win at Fulham

Hull City moved to the top of the Championship table following a narrow win at out-of-form Fulham.

The Tigers' top scorer Abel Hernandez got the only goal from the penalty spot after Moses Odubajo was fouled by Lasse Vigen Christensen.

Whites keeper Andrew Lonergan denied Hernandez early on before visiting goalkeeper Alan McGregor flicked away a shot from Tom Cairney.

McGregor tipped over a late free-kick from Jamie O'Hara to ensure victory.

Hull, who secured their fourth successive league win, are now one point above previous leaders Middlesbrough, who lost 1-0 at home to Nottingham Forest.

Fulham, meanwhile, have won once in 14 Championship games and boss Slavisa Jokanovic is still waiting for his first victory since taking charge at Craven Cottage at the end of December.

The home side started brightly but, without top scorer Ross McCormack through illness, struggled to convert their chances.

O'Hara and Scott Parker both shot wide after the break before Hernandez notched his 15th league goal of the season - and his sixth in four games - despite Lonergan tipping his penalty onto the post.

Fulham, who have not kept a clean sheet in the league since October, remain four points above the relegation zone.

Fulham boss Slavisa Jokanovic:

Jokanovic on Fulham v Hull

"We are really disappointed after this situation in which we find ourselves today.

"We played very well for 65 to 70 minutes and the game was clearly going towards being a draw, then we made one mistake and we lost.

"I thought it was a penalty, they caught us just for one second. I don't know if it was an intentional trip.

"The plan is to look in the loan market, we have one week more in front of us. At the moment we are trying to do something."

Hull manager Steve Bruce:

Bruce on Fulham v Hull City

"You have to show a certain resilience, especially in the middle of winter coming to places like this.

"Fulham played well today but we were always comfortable.

"We know we are always capable of scoring a goal.

"The ability to roll up your sleeves and give nothing away is what you need to be successful. It's not all about playing nice football."

Ross McCormack

Fulham striker Ross McCormack, who has been linked with a move to Middlesbrough, missed out through illness

Abel Hernandez

Hernandez got the only goal 10 minutes from time, despite Andy Lonergan getting a hand to his penalty

Slavisa Jokanovic

Slavisa Jokanovic has lost four of his five matches in charge of Fulham

Lineup, Bookings (4) & Substitutions (6)

Fulham

  • 24 Lonergan
  • 02 Richards
  • 33 Burn Booked
  • 13 Ream
  • 03 Garbutt
  • 11 Kacaniklic (Williams - 73' )
  • 08 Parker (Hyndman - 77' )
  • 23 O'Hara
  • 21 Christensen (Smith - 83' )
  • 10 Cairney
  • 25 Dembele

Substitutes

  • 04 Hutchinson
  • 05 Stearman
  • 07 Fredericks
  • 09 Smith
  • 12 Lewis
  • 17 Williams
  • 28 Hyndman

Hull City

  • 01 McGregor
  • 02 Odubajo Booked
  • 12 Maguire
  • 06 Davies
  • 26 Robertson
  • 10 Snodgrass (Bruce - 94' )
  • 14 Livermore Booked
  • 20 Hayden Booked (Huddlestone - 71' )
  • 11 Clucas
  • 17 Diamé
  • 09 Hernández (Elmohamady - 86' )

Substitutes

  • 04 Bruce
  • 05 Taylor
  • 08 Huddlestone
  • 15 Maloney
  • 16 Jakupovic
  • 24 Aluko
  • 27 Elmohamady
Ref: Paul Tierney
Att: 16,935

Match Stats

Shots

9 12

On target

2 3

Corners

4 4

Fouls

9 15

Live Text Commentary

Full time

Full Time Match ends, Fulham 0, Hull City 1.

90:00 +5:36 Full time

Full Time Second Half ends, Fulham 0, Hull City 1.

90:00 +4:42

Attempt saved. Mohamed Diamé (Hull City) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Sam Clucas.

90:00 +3:35 Substitution

Substitution Substitution, Hull City. Alex Bruce replaces Robert Snodgrass.

90:00 +2:02

Foul by Jazz Richards (Fulham).

90:00 +2:02

Robert Snodgrass (Hull City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

90:00 +1:21

Corner, Fulham. Conceded by Allan McGregor.

90:00 +1:18

Attempt saved. Jamie O'Hara (Fulham) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner.

90:00 +0:24

Matt Smith (Fulham) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

90:00 +0:24

Foul by Harry Maguire (Hull City).

86:48

Foul by Matt Smith (Fulham).

86:48

Curtis Davies (Hull City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

86:04

Attempt missed. Mohamed Diamé (Hull City) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is too high. Assisted by Harry Maguire following a corner.

86:02

Attempt missed. Harry Maguire (Hull City) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Robert Snodgrass with a cross following a corner.

85:34

Corner, Hull City. Conceded by Tim Ream.

85:01 Substitution

Substitution Substitution, Hull City. Ahmed Elmohamady replaces Abel Hernández.

82:26 Substitution

Substitution Substitution, Fulham. Matt Smith replaces Lasse Vigen Christensen.

79:55 Goal scored

Goal! Goal! Fulham 0, Hull City 1. Abel Hernández (Hull City) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the bottom left corner.

79:05

Penalty conceded by Lasse Vigen Christensen (Fulham) after a foul in the penalty area.

79:05

Penalty Hull City. Moses Odubajo draws a foul in the penalty area.

76:28 Substitution

Substitution Substitution, Fulham. Emerson Hyndman replaces Scott Parker.

76:11

Attempt missed. Tom Huddlestone (Hull City) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left.

73:00

Offside, Hull City. Robert Snodgrass tries a through ball, but Mohamed Diamé is caught offside.

72:19 Substitution

Substitution Substitution, Fulham. George Williams replaces Alexander Kacaniklic.

71:59 Booking

Booking Moses Odubajo (Hull City) is shown the yellow card for hand ball.

71:49

Hand ball by Moses Odubajo (Hull City).

70:38

Attempt missed. Harry Maguire (Hull City) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Robert Snodgrass with a cross following a set piece situation.

70:21 Substitution

Substitution Substitution, Hull City. Tom Huddlestone replaces Isaac Hayden.

69:48

Foul by Scott Parker (Fulham).

69:48

Moses Odubajo (Hull City) wins a free kick on the right wing.

65:42

Foul by Jamie O'Hara (Fulham).

65:42

Mohamed Diamé (Hull City) wins a free kick on the right wing.

64:24

Attempt blocked. Isaac Hayden (Hull City) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.

63:39

Offside, Fulham. Jamie O'Hara tries a through ball, but Dan Burn is caught offside.

63:16

Scott Parker (Fulham) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

63:16

Foul by Mohamed Diamé (Hull City).

61:53

Moussa Dembele (Fulham) wins a free kick on the left wing.

61:53

Foul by Moses Odubajo (Hull City).

59:51

Lasse Vigen Christensen (Fulham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

59:51

Foul by Moses Odubajo (Hull City).

56:22

Attempt missed. Scott Parker (Fulham) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Tom Cairney.

54:57

Attempt missed. Tom Cairney (Fulham) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right from a direct free kick.

54:00 Booking

Booking Isaac Hayden (Hull City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

53:53

Tom Cairney (Fulham) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

53:53

Foul by Isaac Hayden (Hull City).

52:48

Attempt missed. Abel Hernández (Hull City) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Jake Livermore.

52:25

Attempt blocked. Abel Hernández (Hull City) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Andrew Robertson.

50:51

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

50:11

Delay in match Abel Hernández (Hull City) because of an injury.

49:03

Alexander Kacaniklic (Fulham) wins a free kick on the right wing.

49:03

Foul by Andrew Robertson (Hull City).

48:08

Hand ball by Abel Hernández (Hull City).

47:31

Attempt missed. Jamie O'Hara (Fulham) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right.

45:19

Foul by Moussa Dembele (Fulham).

45:19

Moses Odubajo (Hull City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

45:00

Second Half begins Fulham 0, Hull City 0.

45:00 +2:06 Half time

Half Time First Half ends, Fulham 0, Hull City 0.

45:00 +1:28

Corner, Hull City. Conceded by Luke Garbutt.

45:00 +1:23

Attempt blocked. Robert Snodgrass (Hull City) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Isaac Hayden.

45:00 +0:23

Corner, Fulham. Conceded by Harry Maguire.

45:00 +0:19

Attempt blocked. Tom Cairney (Fulham) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Moussa Dembele.

44:35

Attempt blocked. Moussa Dembele (Fulham) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Tom Cairney.

43:33

Scott Parker (Fulham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

43:33

Foul by Mohamed Diamé (Hull City).

41:50 Booking

Booking Dan Burn (Fulham) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

41:29

Foul by Dan Burn (Fulham).

41:29

Mohamed Diamé (Hull City) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

37:35

Attempt saved. Tom Cairney (Fulham) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Moussa Dembele.

36:36

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

35:21

Delay in match Sam Clucas (Hull City) because of an injury.

34:49 Booking

Booking Jake Livermore (Hull City) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

34:42

Alexander Kacaniklic (Fulham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

34:42

Foul by Jake Livermore (Hull City).

34:10

Corner, Hull City. Conceded by Jazz Richards.

32:07

Foul by Luke Garbutt (Fulham).

32:07

Mohamed Diamé (Hull City) wins a free kick on the right wing.

29:16

Corner, Fulham. Conceded by Moses Odubajo.

23:41

Lasse Vigen Christensen (Fulham) wins a free kick on the left wing.

23:41

Foul by Moses Odubajo (Hull City).

21:15

Alexander Kacaniklic (Fulham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

21:15

Foul by Robert Snodgrass (Hull City).

17:39

Jamie O'Hara (Fulham) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

17:39

Foul by Isaac Hayden (Hull City).

16:11

Luke Garbutt (Fulham) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

16:11

Foul by Mohamed Diamé (Hull City).

14:35

Attempt blocked. Jamie O'Hara (Fulham) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.

13:59

Corner, Fulham. Conceded by Curtis Davies.

12:50

Attempt missed. Robert Snodgrass (Hull City) left footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the right misses to the left from a direct free kick.

11:56

Foul by Luke Garbutt (Fulham).

11:56

Robert Snodgrass (Hull City) wins a free kick on the right wing.

11:12

Corner, Hull City. Conceded by Tim Ream.

11:07

Attempt saved. Abel Hernández (Hull City) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Mohamed Diamé with a through ball.

9:56

Attempt blocked. Alexander Kacaniklic (Fulham) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Scott Parker.

9:53

Scott Parker (Fulham) wins a free kick on the right wing.

9:53

Foul by Isaac Hayden (Hull City).

1:37

Offside, Hull City. Abel Hernández tries a through ball, but Robert Snodgrass is caught offside.

0:00

First Half begins.

0:00

Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

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