Match Thread: Hull City vs Watford | Mon 3rd Feb | 7:45pm KO

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CHAMPIONSHIP - MATCHDAY 26

Venue: MKM Stadium, Hull
Date: Monday, 3rd February 2026
Kick-Off: 7:45pm GMT (10:45pm Turkish Time)
Referee: A. Backhouse
TV: TBC

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CURRENT FORM & STANDINGS

Hull City - 7th in Championship (41 pts from 25 games)
Recent Form: W-W-D-W-L
Last Match: Blackburn Rovers 0-1 Hull City

Watford - 6th in Championship (39 pts from 25 games)
Recent Form: Strong away form with 3 consecutive away wins
Last H2H: Watford 2-1 Hull City (September 2025)

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HEAD-TO-HEAD
All-time record: Hull City 14 wins, Watford 14 wins, 6 draws
Tigers looking to avenge the earlier season defeat at Vicarage Road.

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KEY TALKING POINTS

Crucial playoff battle - both sides firmly in the promotion race
Hull's home advantage at the MKM with strong attacking record (1.6 goals/game)
Watford's impressive away form posing a serious threat
Top performers: Oli McBurnie vs Watford's defensive unit

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TEAM NEWS
To be updated closer to kick-off

MATCH PREDICTION
A vital six-pointer in the Championship promotion hunt. Both teams need the points to maintain pressure on the automatic promotion spots.

COME ON YOU TIGERS!

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