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Stoke City claimed a hard-earned 1-0 away win at Hull City in the English Football League Championship on January 1, 2026. A scrappy goal early in the second half was enough to separate the sides, with Stoke showing great resilience to defend their lead under sustained pressure at the MKM Stadium. The only goal came from a set-piece, with a flicked header at the near post causing chaos in the six-yard box before being forced over the line. Hull City responded strongly, hitting the woodwork twice and forcing a series of spectacular saves from Stoke's goalkeeper, who was named man of the match. Stoke defended deeply and in numbers during the final twenty minutes, throwing bodies in the way of shots to preserve their clean sheet. The win was a crucial one for Stoke, moving them further away from the relegation scrap, while Hull were left to ponder their misfortune in front of goal. The Stoke manager hailed his goalkeeper's performance and his team's fighting spirit, while the Hull boss lamented his side's poor finishing in a game they dominated. The lineups highlighted Hull's attacking intent and Stoke's defensive solidity, with the goalkeepers at opposite ends having busy afternoons.