Nov 26, 2016 at 3pm UK at ​The KCOM Stadium
Attendance: 18,086
Hull City
1-1
West BromWest Bromwich Albion
Dawson (72')
Dawson (29'), Clucas (45'), Diomande (73')
FT(HT: 0-1)
McAuley (34')
McAuley (60'), Evans (67')

Live Commentary: Hull City 1-1 West Bromwich Albion - as it happened

Tony Pulis calls the shots during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Bromwich Albion on April 9, 2016
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Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of the Premier League encounter between Hull City and West Bromwich Albion.

Hull City remain in the bottom three of the Premier League, that's despite coming from behind to draw with West Bromwich Albion.

The Baggies, who were searching for a third straight win, took the lead before half-time through Gareth McAuley'd first-half header.

However, Hull snatched a point through Michael Dawson's 72nd-minute close-range effort.

Relive all the action with Sports Mole's text commentary.


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2.01pmGood afternoon and welcome to live commentary of the Premier League encounter between struggling Hull City and mid-table West Bromwich Albion.

2.02pmThe Baggies arrive at a chilly KCOM Stadium this afternoon on the back of one of their best results in the top flight, after thrashing Burnley on Monday. Albion could go as high as sixth if they beat the Tigers and other results go their way.

2.02pmFor City, defeat at the hands of Sunderland last week has left Mike Phelan's side in the bottom three and looking for a win to boost their hopes of survival. They go into this game six points behind today's opponents.

2.04pmWith the scene set, let's bring you the team news from the east coast.

2.07pmHULL CITY XI: Marshall;,Elmohamady, Dawson, Davies, Tymon, Snodgrass, Livermore, Mason, Clucas, Henriksen, Mbokani

SUBS: Robertson, Maguire, Meyler, Huddlestone, Jakupovic, Diomande, Bowen

WEST BROM XI: Foster, Dawson, McAuley, Evans, Nyom, Yacob, Fletcher; Brunt, Morrison, Phillips, Rondon

SUBS: Palmer; Olsson, Robson-Kanu, Gardner, McClean, Galloway, Chadli


2.11pmUnsurprisingly, the Baggies are unchanged from the side which won 4-0 against Burnley. Nacer Chadli has returned to training this week following knee surgery, but is on the bench for the visitors. Solomon Rondon will lead the line for Pulis's side.

2.12pmHull have also named the same starting XI from the defeat at Sunderland. Andrew Robertson has recovered from a calf problem and is among the substitutes. Adama Diomande is also on the bench after returning from suspension.

2.19pmIn naming an unchanged team, Tony Pulis is perhaps looking to keep Albion's feel good factor, which has seen them rise into the top half of the table.

He is quoted by BBC Sport as saying: "We played very well as a team against Burnley. The last couple of games we've been very, very good.

"Winning breeds confidence. We have got to keep that level of performance up. We have got to maintain the level of togetherness and try to keep doing what we've done."


2.22pmMeanwhile, his Hull counterpart Mike Phelan is seeking a better performance, both in defence and attack this week.

He told reporters: "We have to get over the disappointment of last weekend quickly because it's a fact that we didn't defend well enough and that we didn't score goals from the chances we created - and we did create chances.

"It's sometimes easier said than done to fix that, but we have to give a good show this weekend now. I'm sure that if we keep that same forward-thinking attitude, then we will start to score goals."


2.27pmPhelan's team are looking to end a poor run of results. Indeed, Hull have only picked up four points in their last 10 Premier League outings, compared with six points in their opening two matches of the season.

2.29pmHull do boast a reasonable home record against the Baggies at least. The Tigers are unbeaten in their last three meetings with Albion at the KCOM, keeping two clean sheets in that time.

2.35pmHowever, if City are to keep a third clean sheet, they will need to stop Solomon Rondon. The Venezuelan has made a strong start to the season, scoring 13 times and providing four assists. Incidentally, there is no place in the matchday squad for fellow Baggies striker Saido Berahino, who is still short of match fitness.

2.41pmToday's home game for Hull could take on extra significance today with Sunderland heavy underdogs for the game at Liverpool and Swansea and Crystal Palace facing each other at the Liberty Stadium in what could be an early six-pointer. Although there are only four 3pm kickoffs, we may see the battle against relegation taking shape.

2.44pm

2.52pmAs well as the goalscoring form of Rondon, Pulis can rely on Craig Dawson and captain Darren Fletcher. The duo have started each of the last 50 Premier League games. Only six players in total have been ever present in the division during that time.

2.56pmPREDICTION: As we near kickoff at the KCOM, it is time for a prediction and it is hard to see past a third win in a row for the Baggies. With Hull in wretched form, Albion could win this comfortably. I've plumped for 2-0. Their best hope of getting anything today might be a draw, which is at a price of around 2-1 with a few betting markets (Disclaimer: Other ways of giving away your money are available).

2.57pmThe teams are in the tunnel. What is noticable is the amount of spaces in the KCOM. Of course, a significant number of Hull fans continue to protest at the ownership of Assem Allam.

0 minKICKOFF: The stadium announcer gets far too excited, willing his side on as the game gets underway.

2 minMorrison gets an early cross into the box, but his delivery ends up on top of the net. Marshall looked unflustered with that wayward ball.

3 minThe Baggies are certainly keen to ping the ball around. Another ball into the box is cleared. Dawson decides against putting another cross in and the visitors earn a corner.

4 minMorrison again looking pick out his teammates from the right-hand side. Tymon, a Hull academy graduate, snuffs out the danger and the Albion have another corner.

6 minSome concern for the West Brom bench. Yacob is down after a challenge with Livermore. In fairness, it looked like Livermore only had eyes for the ball.

8 minThe Argentine is alright to continue. Meanwhile, Elmohamady tries to create Hull's first chance. His cross is poor though. It has been a scruffy start at the KCOM.

11 minI mentioned the sparse crowd in the stadium, but the West Brom end is packed and their fans are in full voice. On the pitch, Hull are settling after a nervy start.

12 minDawson tries to get West Brom going forward with long ball up to Rondon, only the see his pass trickle out for a goal kick. It is noticable that Davies is paying close attention to the Venezuelan forward.

14 minI said Hull are beginning to settle, but they are now making hard work of stringing passes together, much to the disappointment of their manager.

17 minSnodgrass looks to run onto Mason's pass over the top. The Scot is caught offside though. We are still waiting for the major chance of the game.

19 minBrunt tries to put a high ball in the direction of Rondon in the box, but fails to find the Venezuelan. While West Brom have been the better side, they have been poor in the final third.

20 minAnother cross from the Baggies. This time it's Dawson and he overhits a ball in the direction on Rondon. Davies chests the ball into the grasp of Marshall.

22 minA quarter of the game has passed and neither keeper has made any significant save as yet.

24 minSHOT! Morrison finds the ball of the edge of the box and decides to shoot well over the bar. He had Rondon in space, screaming at him. A good chance squandered.

26 minNow it's Mbokani's turn to scream at his teammates. He was expecting ball into him, which never came. It's fair to the service into forwards is lacking so far.

27 minNow Nyom is taking a turn at delivering a cross and it's another dire delivery. Just think only 18 minutes until the break. At the moment, the interval can't come quick enough.

29 minYELLOW CARD: Michael Dawson gets the game's first yellow for a foul. Craig Dawson is sizing up a West Brom free kick.

30 minCorrection, it was Brunt over the free kick. It came to nothing after Mbokani used his skill to bring the ball away from the danger area.

32 minClucas does very well to win the ball back 40 yards from the West Brom goal, but once again a move breaks down after only a few passes. Posession has been 50/50 so far, but neither side have been decisive in attack.

34 minGOAL! Hull City 0-1 West Bromwich Albion (McAuley)

35 minWell, West Brom edge ahead from a set piece. The first decent cross comes from a Phillips corner and McAuley heads home. Marshall's view seemed to be blocked by Fletcher, but he had no chance to save that.

38 minSnodgrass is trying to get Hull back on level terms. However, the Scottish international is being crowded out by Baggies defenders.

41 minNow Fletcher is down receiving treatment. It looks as though his ankle is the problem. Prior to that, Henriksen is guilty of a silly foul on Evans when the Northern Irishman was going nowhere fast.

42 minUPDATE: While there is a break in play, a quick update form elsewhere and it is 1-1 in the games involving Leicester and Middlesbrough as well as Swansea and Palace. Liverpool are being held by Sunderland.

44 minMichael Dawson is forced to clear while under pressure from Rondon. The Baggies will have another corner, but Craig Dawson's header drifts wide.

45 minYELLOW CARD: Clucas brings down Fletcher. A deserved yellow for catching his right ankle.

45 minThree minutes of added time left at the KCOM.

45+2 minHull really are struggling for confidence at the moment. It will be interesting to see what Phelan does to change this.

45+3 minHALF TIME: Hull City 0-1 West Bromwich Albion

3.50pmWell, a chorus of boos greet Hull City as they leave the pitch. It has been a first-half performance lacking in conviction from the Tigers. While West Brom were not exactly sparking, they have a well-deserved lead.

3.53pmSTATS: McAuley's 34th-minute header turned out to be the only attempt on target throughout the first 45 minutes. Hull failed to register a single shot at goal, despite having slightly more possession than Albion. Strangely, Hull have a better pass completion rate compared to the Baggies (80%).

3.58pmBENCH WATCH: If Hull's fortunes are the change this afternoon, it may be that they turn to the returning Diomande. They also have Tom Huddlestone and David Meyler available from the bench. Meanwhile, the Baggies could introduce Nacer Chadli following a knee injury.

3.58pm

4.02pmI've just seen that one bookmaker is offering 10/1 that Hull will come back to win this one. I must admit, it's not looking likely right now. We're moments away from kickoff in the second period.

4.02pmHULL SUB: Diomande is indeed coming on for the hosts, looks like Mason is making way.

46 minKICKOFF: Back underway at the KCOM.

47 minCHANCE! Mbokani squnaders Hull's first real chance. Snodgrass delivers the cross, Davies flicks on, but the former Norwich man can't get a foot to turn it in.

48 minPhillips is onside as he latches onto a ball over the top. Marshall manages to head away from the former QPR man's path.

49 minWhatever Phelan said to his side at the interval, it seems to be working. Hull have a bit more urgency at the moment.

50 minSAVE! Foster's first save from Snodgrass' long-distance effort is met by ironic jeers. Yacob should be closing down the Scot in all honesty.

51 minSHOT! Diomande, who has looked lively, squares a ball into Livermore and the midfielder's curling effort is not far off target.

54 minSAVE! Great football from Hull. Eventually Clucas squares into Livermore's path, but Foster gathers with ease. Better from the Tigers.

56 minPhillips is again involved as Rondon plays him in down the right flank. This time, however, the cross is meek and Marshall collects.

58 minRondon manages to escape the clutches of Livermore and Hull have to concede a corner. Have the Baggies recovered following City's initial dominace at the start of the second period?

60 minYELLOW CARD: McAuley is now in the book for a challenge on Mbokani. Snodgrass is over the free kick.

61 minSAVE! Good save by Foster from Snodgrass's free kick. West Brom are just about holding out at the moment!

63 minSHOT! Phillips steps in from the right flank and shoots, but scuffs his effort. It looks like James McLean is being readied.

64 minWEST BROM SUB: Indeed, McLean comes on in place of Fletcher, who has been in the wars for the first hour.

66 minSHOT! Another effort from Hull, but his time Mbokani's strike is blocked. City are certainly applying themselves well since the break.

67 minYELLOW CARD: Evans is the latest to go into the book and it's a needless yellow for delaying the free kick.

70 minFoster is watchful as he collects a long-ball from Clucas. Hull are trying everything they can to get back on terms.

72 minGOAL! Hull City 1-1 West Bromwich Albion (Dawson)

73 minWell, that is probably fair reward for Hull's second-half effort. It's a scrappy goal as Snodgrass ball is knocked down by Mbokani and Michael Dawson turns home from close range.

75 minWell McAuley can breathe a sigh of relief! His screws up a clearance from another Snodgrass cross. Luckily for him, it rolled into Foster's grasp.

77 minSHOT! Michael Dawson is the hero again, but this time at the other end. He gets a vital block to Phillips shot, which looked to be heading goalwards.

79 minWEST BROM SUB: Morrison is coming off with Chadli getting his first action since returning from injury.

81 minRondon gives away a foul. The Venezuelan had latched onto a clever cross from Chadli, but was eventually crowded out before being penalised.

82 minSnodgrass again gets into a good position, but McAuley is alert enough to snuff out the danger. Mbokani than delivers a cross which Foster takes. All Hull at the moment!

83 minWEST BROM SUB: Final change for the Baggies as Robson-Kanu replaces Phillips. I think we should two up top for the visitors for the remaining minutes.

84 minCHANCE! Almost immediately, Robson-Kanu is involved as he gets on the end of McLean. The Welshman heads well wide though.

85 minNow Hull are looking to get Meyler for the final few minutes. At the other end, Dawson is all over the back of Rondon and give away a free kick.

86 minSAVE! Marshall tips away Chadli's free kick at full stretch. Plenty of pace on that shot and the Baggies will have another corner.

88 minHULL SUB: Meyler is finally on in place of Henriksen. Meanwhile, Robson-Kanu makes a mess of squaring the ball for Rondon when in a good area.

90 minShaky moment for Foster, whose clearance only reaches Diomande. Thankfully for the Baggies keeper, it's followed by a wayward long-range strike.

90 minFour minutes left at the KCOM. Can either side eek out a late winner?

90+2 minHULL SUB: The youngster Tymon makes way and the first-choice left-back Robertson is on for what must be the final few seconds.

90+3 minGroans around the KCOM. City were in a advanced position, but played the ball back to their centre-halves before Dawson almost gave the ball away.

90+4 minCHANCE! Rondon should win it at the end. McLean delivers a beauty of a cross and the forward peeled off the back post before heading wide.

90+5 minFULL TIME: Hull City 1-1 West Bromwich Albion

5.01pmWell, that was very much a game of two halves! Hull arguably earned a point on the back of that second half showing, but I wonder if Albion should have killed that game off sooner. In any case, Hull remain in the bottom three and West Brom are just inside the top half of the table for now. You can find commentary on the late game between Chelsea and Spurs here. However, from myself it's goodbye for now.

Tony Pulis calls the shots during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Bromwich Albion on April 9, 2016
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