Hull zipping it around nicely but to little effect so far. West Ham are carrying the greater threat and on one foray into the home area force Curtis Davies into an untidy block and clearance. 

Hull still to settle here.

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A first meaningful touch for Robert Snodgrass and it's met with a few boos from the home fans. Not universal, but definitely audible. 

I don't think Hull fans have any complaints about his overall service to the club, although the manner of his ultimate departure irritated a few.

Two up top for Hull today, with Hernandez joined in attack by Oumar Niasse, whose two goals secured a priceless win over Swansea recently. 

Expect tireless running from those two this afternoon.

Booking for the Hammers already - Jose Fonte goes in from behind on Abel Hernandez and the West Ham defender has to be careful for the rest of the 90 minutes... 

Away we go.

Handshakes in progress. 

Good mood inside the KCOM today - the home fans fancy their chances.

Hull City

• Hull are unbeaten in their last seven home games in all competitions.
• They could equal the club Premier League record of six consecutive home matches unbeaten, set in 2009 and also achieved between May 2010 and November 2013.
• They have conceded 11 penalties this season, equalling the Premier League record set by Blackburn Rovers in 2006-07.
• Robert Snodgrass is still Hull's top league scorer with seven goals, despite joining West Ham in January.

West Ham United

• West Ham have suffered three straight league defeats as part of a five-match winless run (D2, L3).
• They have kept one clean sheet in their last 12 Premier League games.
• The Hammers have scored 19 set-piece goals this season, a joint-league high with West Bromwich Albion
• Andy Carroll is currently on 49 Premier League career goals.

Head-to-head

• Hull have never lost at home to West Ham in the Premier League (W2, D2).
• The away team has never won this fixture in the Premier League, with seven home victories and two draws. Both draws came at Hull: 3-3 in November 2009 and 2-2 in September 2014.

Just how did those legs end up there? Find out with our  top 10 magic moments  from last weekend's FA People's Cup semi-finals.    

For more FA People's Cup action, watch our semi-final highlights programme,  available on the iPlayer now and on the Red Button today at 17:30, 21:20 and 23:55, repeated tomorrow from 08:55 (all BST).

Mark Lawrenson
BBC football expert

Hull were well beaten by Everton in their last match, but I think they will edge this one.

Prediction:  1-0

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Hull fans won't need any reminding of the qualities of R Snodgrass Esq.

He was the Tigers' top scorer this season before he made a £10m move to West Ham in January. 

His departure was a big blow for the team - fans will be hoping the Scotland international does not inflict further misery on his return to the KCOM today.   

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Martin Fisher
Match of the Day commentator

"Hull City have never suffered relegation directly after promotion to the Premier League. If they're to avoid that outcome in May it's clear their escape route centres on continued home success.

"Since becoming head coach, Marco Silva has taken 10 points from a possible 12 at the KCOM Stadium. However, Hull have lost 12 of their last 13 on the road.

"Fellow strugglers Middlesbrough are in town on Wednesday, but first the visit of a badly out-of-form West Ham side who have lost three games in a row and haven't won since 4 February.

"Treading water in mid-table, the Hammers are hampered by an ever-lengthening injury list and are leaking far too many goals... opportunity knocks for Marco's men."

Abel Hernandez, who only returned from international duty with Uruguay on Friday, starts for Hull. Midfielder Tom Huddlestone misses out as he starts a three-game suspension. Club captain Michael Dawson is fit again and is named among the substitutes.

Hull City XI:  Jakupovic, Robertson, Maguire, Davies, Hernandez, N'Diaye, Clucas, Ranocchia, Niasse, Elmohamdy, Markovic. Subs:  Meyler, Maloney, Grosicki, Diomande, Dawson, Henriksen, Marshall.

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Sofiane Feghouli starts for  West Ham,  who name Andy Carroll as captain for the game.

West Ham XI:  Randolph, Cresswell, Feghouli, Kouyate, Carroll, Lanzini, Snodgrass, Collins, Ayew, Bryam, Fonte.  Subs:  Nordtveit, Adrian, Noble, Fletcher, Masuaku, Calleri, Fernandes.

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Hello and welcome along to live coverage of today's match between Hull City and West Ham.

It's a huge afternoon for the home side at the KCOM, who are three points adrift of safety in the bottom three and simply cannot afford to lose further ground on their rivals. 

They hit the woodwork three times before losing to a dubious penalty in the reverse fixture this season - the Tigers will hope for better luck today. 

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