Hull City Holds Oxford United to a 1-1 Draw
Oxford United and Hull City played out a 1-1 draw at the Kassam Stadium on Friday, 3 April 2026. Mo Belloumi scored for Hull in the fourth minute and James Brannagan levelled from the penalty spot in the 13th minute.
Match summary
Hull struck early from a long ball that beat Ruben Roosken on the left. Belloumi cut inside and fired a shot that deflected past Jamie Cumming.
Oxford responded quickly. Will Lankshear was felled in the box in the 12th minute. Referee awarded a penalty and showed only a yellow card for the challenge. Brannagan sent his spot-kick to the goalkeeper’s right and scored.
Second-half pressure
Oxford dominated possession after the break. They produced several high-quality chances but could not find a winner.
Brannagan threatened with a long-range attempt which Dillion Phillips pushed away. A string of blocked attempts came inside the Hull box on 72 minutes.
Key moments
- 4′ – Belloumi opens the scoring for Hull from a long ball.
- 13′ – Brannagan converts a penalty after Lankshear was brought down.
- 21′ – Mills’ cross finds Lankshear, but his header goes over.
- 40′ – Cumming makes a strong save from a close-range effort.
- 42′ – Peart-Harris is played through and sees his shot saved.
- 46′ – Roosken is replaced by Brodie Spencer at half-time.
- 72′ – Three blocked attempts in the Hull box keep the score level.
- 81′ – Late penalty appeal for Mark Harris is waved away.
- Stoppage time – Harris and Will Vaulks miss big chances to win it.
Hull City Holds Oxford United to a 1-1 Draw, despite Oxford’s sustained attacking display and late pressure.
Team lineups and substitutions
| Oxford United Cumming, Long, Brown, Konak (Vaulks 75′), Helik, Brannagan, Roosken (Spencer 46′), Mills, Lankshear (Prelec 90+2′), Donley (Harris 75′), Peart-Harris (Jin Woo 75′) |
Hull City Dillion Phillips, Coyle, Hughes, Lundstram, Ajayi, McBurnie, Belloumi, Drameh, Gelhardt, Joseph, Crooks |
Bench
Oxford subs included Ingram, Placheta, Makosso, McDonnell. Hull named Pandur, Millar, Egan and others.
Attendance and next fixtures
The attendance was 11,477 with 1,467 travelling supporters. The match included a 50/50 draw totalling £1,437.50.
Oxford now travel to Fratton Park to face Portsmouth on Monday. Managers will assess finishing and officiating as the season nears its business end.
Report by Filmogaz.com.
