Summary

  • Result: Hull 2-0 Blackburn - goals by George Honeyman and Tom Eaves

  • Hull stay 19th, but now seven points clear of bottom three

  • Rovers remain third, below Bournemouth on goal difference

  • Hull were watched by new Turkish owner Arun Ilicali

  • Result: Reading 0-2 Luton Town

  • Thomas Holmes' own goal is followed by a second from Allan Campbell

  • The Hatters move up to 11th, seven points outside the play-off places

  1. Farewellpublished at 22:00 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2022

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    Well that just about does us for a mini midweek round of (mainly) rearranged fixtures.

    There's movement at both ends of the Championship as the latter half of the season really kicks into gear.

    The fun and games in the English Football League continue at the weekend and we'll bring you all the action when it returns.

    For now, thank you for joining us.

  2. Meanwhile at the bottompublished at 21:58 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2022

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    Here's how it stands at the bottom after tonight.

    Reading remain three points off the drop zone, but 22nd-placed Peterborough have two games in hand on the Royals.

    Hull's win against Blackburn means they are now seven points off the bottom three.

    Bottom of the ChampionshipImage source, BBC Sport
  3. How it stands at the toppublished at 21:55 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2022

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    This is how it looks at the Championship's summit after this week's round of midweek fixtures.

    Blackburn miss the chance to go second tonight after their defeat by Hull.

    They've now played a game more than Bournemouth, who are second on goal difference.

    Top of the ChampionshipImage source, BBC Sport
  4. FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:53 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2022

    Reading 0-2 Luton

    A night to forget draws to a close for Reading as Luton see out a comfortable win against the Royals.

    The hosts' winless run stretches to seven games and they miss the chance to pull away from the Championship bottom three.

    Luton, meanwhile, are up to 11th.

  5. Postpublished at 21:50 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2022

    Reading 0-2 Luton

    Four minutes added on, here.

    Not long left if Reading are to mount an unlikely late comeback.

    Reading's Ethan BristowImage source, PA
  6. DISALLOWED GOALpublished at 21:49 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2022

    Reading 0-2 Luton

    Luton have the ball in the net, but it's disallowed.

    Fred Onyedinma plays a low ball towards the onrushing Elijah Adebayo but he's flagged offside.

  7. Postpublished at 21:46 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2022

    Reading 0-2 Luton

    Time is ticking down for Reading who are headed for a seven-game run without a win.

    Luton, meanwhile, are headed for successive victories.

  8. Postpublished at 21:41 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2022

    Reading 0-2 Luton

    Just under 10 minutes remain here and Reading, as it stands, are headed for defeat against Luton.

    If it stays like this, Luton will move up four places to 11th.

    Luton's Elijah AdebayoImage source, PA Media
  9. FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:38 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2022

    Hull 2-0 Blackburn

    The whistle is sounded and Hull beat promotion-chasing Blackburn, who miss out on the chance to go second in the Championship table.

    Hull dominated much of the match, but should have conceded a penalty in the first half while Tom Eaves' second goal really should have been disallowed for a foul in the build up.

  10. YELLOW CARDpublished at 21:37 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2022

    Hull 2-0 Blackburn

    Ben Brereton-Diaz goes into the book late on for Blackburn for a cynical foul on Greg Docherty.

    Meanwhile, goalscorer George Honeyman comes off for Hull and is replaced by Callum Jones.

    A minute remains.

  11. Postpublished at 21:35 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2022

    Reading 0-2 Luton

    Reading are back in this now and they almost get themselves off the mark.

    Lucas Joao heads Ethan Bristow's cross wide of the mark.

  12. Postpublished at 21:33 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2022

    Hull 2-0 Blackburn

    Six minutes added on at the MKM Stadium.

    Six minutes for Blackburn to find two late goals. Six minutes until the Acun Ilicali era at Hull City begins with a win.

  13. YELLOW CARDpublished at 21:31 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2022

    Hull 2-0 Blackburn

    Darragh Lenihan goes into the book for a foul on the touchline.

    This game is surely out of reach of Blackburn now.

  14. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 21:29 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2022

    Hull 2-0 Blackburn

    Hull make their first change of the match - in the 88th minute no less.

    Tyler Smith replaces Ryan Longman.

  15. Postpublished at 21:29 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2022

    Hull 2-0 Blackburn

    Keane Lewis-Potter weaves his way through towards the edge of the box and tries his luck with a curled effort.

    But he fails to test Blackburn keeper Thomas Kaminski.

  16. Postpublished at 21:28 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2022

    Hull 2-0 Blackburn

    Are we in for some late drama and goals from Blackburn in this one?

    Well, judging on how well Hull are controlling this game in its closing stages, I doubt it.

    Just under five minutes of normal time remain.

    Hull boss Grant McCannImage source, Rex Features
  17. Postpublished at 21:26 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2022

    Reading 0-2 Luton

    Almost a third for Luton against Reading.

    Peter Kioso forces a save from Royals keeper Luke Southwood after working onto an Allan Campbell ball.

  18. Postpublished at 21:25 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2022

    Hull 2-0 Blackburn

    Keane Lewis-Potter ALMOST curls into the top corner from the free-kick that follows for Hull.

    Blackburn keeper Thomas Kaminski didn't even move off his line, he knew he was beaten.

  19. YELLOW CARDpublished at 21:23 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2022

    Hull 2-0 Blackburn

    Joe Rothwell goes into the box for a foul on Keane Lewis-Potter.

    Hull win a free-kick on the edge of the Blackburn box.

  20. Postpublished at 21:23 Greenwich Mean Time 19 January 2022

    Hull 2-0 Blackburn

    There are quite a few Turkish flags on display at the MKM Stadium following the takeover of Hull City by Acun Ilicali before kick-off in tonight's match against Blackburn.

    Their side are holding firm now, with 10 minutes remaining.

    Hull City fansImage source, PA Media