A big first half from Colchester United as Jacob Murphy's early goal is enough to give them a 1-0 lead over Swindon in League One.

A win would lift the U's out of the relegation zone with one match remaining. Notts County drop into the drop zone as results stand.

Half-time and no goals to report. A tense and fairly niggly opening half.

If it stays like this then Millwall will not be relegated tonight - but Wigan will.

Ninja Embellish: Liverpool players showing solidarity with the fans and supporting the boycott.

Belete Eshetea: Mario Balotelli is just too annoying for me to watch. I feel bad for Liverpool fans!

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Michael Dawson's header the difference. He was certainly onside.

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Surging run from Glenn Johnson. The defender bursts into Hull's penalty area but his low cross is inches away from the waiting Mario Balotelli in front of goal. Unlucky.

Hull continue to cause Liverpool problems. Dame N'Doye drops his shoulder and races into the penalty area. His touch is too heavy and Simon Mignolet collects.

Two minutes of added on time signalled.

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Liverpool may still have their eyes on the top four but they aren't yet guaranteed a place in Europe for next season as the table at the start of the evening shows.

Only the teams finishing fifth and sixth are certain to make the Europa League, although if Arsenal win the FA Cup, that becomes open to seventh as well.

Could the Reds be cheering on the Gunners come the season end?

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There can be few complaints about this scoreline. Hull have created the better chances throughout the half. Into the last five minutes.

Ed Stockton: Might go to Anfield and sit with the protestors, I reckon they're watching a better game.

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Ada: If Rodgers is trying to show he can lead Liverpool back into the top of British football, his doing a poor job.

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You can imagine fans of Hull's relegation rivals cursing Liverpool's defence right now. A win would move Hull four points clear of the drop zone.

Former Scotland international Pat Nevin
BBC Radio 5 live at the KC Stadium

"That may well be the best assistant referee decision of the season. From our position there were three offside but it's the right decision.

"Just before that corner kick happened Liverpool left three up against three. It leaves gaps at the back. There's a reason why teams don't do that."

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The KC Stadium erupts as Michael Dawson beats Liverpool's woeful offside trap to give Hull the lead. Ahmed Elmohamady lifts the ball into the penalty area from the right and Dawson ghosts in unmarked to loop a header over goalkeeper Simon Mignolet and into the net.

Where was Liverpool's defence? They are appealing for offside but not a chance.

A reminder that Hull went into the game just a point ahead of the drop zone. Liverpool are seven points behind the top four and a Champions League place.

There is a lot riding on this.

Former Scotland international Pat Nevin
BBC Radio 5 live at the KC Stadium

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"I've got such admiration for Balotelli as a footballer and his ability. It's just we are not used to it in the English game to see someone who appears not to give you 100%. It grates on people."

Ross in Kent: What are the odds of Brendan Rodgers saying that Liverpool were "outstanding" after tonight's game no matter what the result!

A very even opening half an hour. Liverpool having the better quality possession but Hull are looking dangerous on the break and from set pieces.

Both teams are desperate for the win and it is showing.

No goals in the crucial Championship fixture - remember a win for Rotherham will relegate both Millwall and Wigan - but there is news on the injury front.

A collision involving a player and a ball-boy has seen the latter, a young 13-year-old lad, shepherded down the tunnel, unable to continue.

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Mario Balotelli is cutting a frustrated figure - when doesn't he?

The striker has had just one touch inside Hull's penalty area - as shown by his touch graphic above. No lack of effort from the Italian though.

How aren't Hull ahead there?

Robbie Brady advances down the right and his cross is headed goalwards by Jake Livermore. Goalkeeper Simon Mignolet can only parry the ball in the air, Sone Aluko prods it back towards goal but Glen Johnson is on the line to hack clear.

Pinball in the penalty area but Liverpool survive.