Hull City fell to a dramatic 3-2 defeat at home to Bristol City in a thrilling English Football League Championship encounter on February 7, 2026. In a match that swung back and forth, Bristol City emerged victorious with a late winner at the MKM Stadium after the hosts had fought back from two goals down. Bristol City raced into a commanding lead with two well-taken goals in the first half, capitalizing on defensive errors from Hull. The home side responded after the break, scoring twice in a ten-minute spell to level the match and set up a grandstand finish. However, with just minutes remaining, Bristol City won a contentious free-kick on the edge of the box, and their midfielder curled a superb effort into the top corner to seal a vital away win. The match was not without controversy, as Hull had a strong penalty appeal waved away by the referee in the second half. The result is a significant blow to Hull City's playoff aspirations, dropping them down the table, while Bristol City's three points provide a major boost in their quest for Championship survival. Hull's manager lamented his team's slow start, while the victorious Bristol City coach hailed his players' character. The starting XIs highlighted the attacking intent of both sides, which ultimately led to an end-to-end classic.