Hull City vs Sheffield Wednesday: match statistics
Hull City holds a decisive advantage in this fixture, sitting in 5th place in the table with 19 wins this season, while Sheffield Wednesday finds itself in the bottom 24th position with just 1 win. The hosts demonstrate significantly better efficiency in home matches - a 47% win rate and an average of 1.53 goals per game, whereas the visitors have a disastrous away record with a 72% loss rate and an average of only 0.72 goals scored. Sheffield Wednesday has not won any of their last 5 matches (0.2 points per game), and their away losing streak is alarming - they have lost 11 of their last 12 away matches. Hull City holds the advantage in all key statistics: more shots on target (3.84 vs 2.61), a higher conversion rate (13% vs 10%), and better possession (49% vs 43%). The difference in goal differential (-2 for Hull at home vs -22 for Sheffield away) further confirms the clear superiority of the hosts, who should secure a comfortable victory in this match.
Hull City vs Sheffield Wednesday: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Hull City played Sheffield Wednesday in Championship (England). The match was played on 21 March 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Current form
Hull City: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Sheffield Wednesday: 0-1-4, 0.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Hull City scores 1.55 and concedes 1.47 goals per match. Sheffield Wednesday scores 0.61 and concedes 2.00. League average: 2.58 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Hull City 61%, Sheffield Wednesday 45%. Over 2.5: Hull City 66%, Sheffield Wednesday 55%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Hull City has higher xG: 1.27 vs 0.98. Hull City: 11.0 shots per match, Sheffield Wednesday: 8.5.
Match halves
Hull City: half-time lead 34%, second-half goals 0.71. Sheffield Wednesday: half-time lead 16%, second-half goals 0.32.
Goals by minute
Hull City: 31-45+ (13 goals). Sheffield Wednesday: 46-60 (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.58 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-1-0. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Hull City holds a decisive advantage in this fixture, sitting in 5th place in the table with 19 wins this season, while Sheffield Wednesday finds itself in the bottom 24th position with just 1 win. The hosts demonstrate significantly better efficiency in home matches - a 47% win rate and an average of 1.53 goals per game, whereas the visitors have a disastrous away record with a 72% loss rate and an average of only 0.72 goals scored. Sheffield Wednesday has not won any of their last 5 matches (0.2 points per game), and their away losing streak is alarming - they have lost 11 of their last 12 away matches. Hull City holds the advantage in all key statistics: more shots on target (3.84 vs 2.61), a higher conversion rate (13% vs 10%), and better possession (49% vs 43%). The difference in goal differential (-2 for Hull at home vs -22 for Sheffield away) further confirms the clear superiority of the hosts, who should secure a comfortable victory in this match.
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Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Hull City | Sheffield Wednesday | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.38 | 0.24 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Hull City is 500% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Hull City · 0.2 pts / match - Sheffield Wednesday
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Hull City is 154% better for: goals scored per match.
1.55 goals / match - Hull City · 0.61 goals / match - Sheffield Wednesday
Hull City is 36% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.47 goals / match - Hull City · 2 goals / match - Sheffield Wednesday
Hull City scores in 82% of matches (31 of 38 matches), while Sheffield Wednesday keeps a clean sheet in 8% (3 of 38 matches).
Sheffield Wednesday scores in 47% of matches (18 of 38 matches), while Hull City keeps a clean sheet in 26% (10 of 38 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Hull City
Over / Under - Sheffield Wednesday
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Hull City is 77% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.45 pts / match - Hull City · 0.82 pts / match - Sheffield Wednesday
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Hull City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 34% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Sheffield Wednesday - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 16% of matches and wins 3%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -5 | -2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (13 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (18). Late-goal balance (76-90): -16 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Hull City
Sheffield Wednesday
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Hull City | Liga | Sheffield Wednesday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.03 | 2.58 | • 2.61 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 61% | 56% | ▼ 45% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 66% | 50% | ▲ 55% |
| Clean sheets | • 26% | 25% | ▼ 8% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 79% | 71% | • 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 84% | 77% | ▲ 82% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Hull City 0 - 1 - 0 Sheffield Wednesday. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Hull City vs Sheffield Wednesday?
The Championship match finished Hull City 3:1 Sheffield Wednesday. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Hull City vs Sheffield Wednesday?
Hull City score 1.55 goals per game on average and Sheffield Wednesday 0.61. The Championship average is 2.58 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 61% of Hull City's matches and 45% of Sheffield Wednesday's.
What form are Hull City and Sheffield Wednesday in?
Over the last 5 games Hull City have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Sheffield Wednesday 0-1-4 (0.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Hull City vs Sheffield Wednesday?
The statistical background for Hull City vs Sheffield Wednesday — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.