Ratings report: Which players caught the eye for Hull City and Middlesbrough FC at the MKM Stadium?

Leon Wobschall
By Leon Wobschall
Published 1st Nov 2022, 22:29 BST
Updated 2nd Nov 2022, 01:29 BST
HERE are the Hull City and Middlesbrough FC player ratings from the Championship game at the MKM Stadium.

Hull

Baxter: Not given a great deal of protection at key junctures of the game. 6

Christie: Looked very strong offensively in second half. Conceded an unfortunate late own goal. 7

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Figueiredo: Really struggled against the pace and movement of Forss. An own goal summed up his night. 4

Greaves: The best of City’s backline. But it was not saying much. 5

Fleming: Had his hands full with Jones. 5

Seri: Looked off the pace and toiled as the first half went on. Better in second. 5

Middlesbrough celebrate their third goal, courtesy of Cyrus Christie's own goal. Picture Bruce RollinsonMiddlesbrough celebrate their third goal, courtesy of Cyrus Christie's own goal. Picture Bruce Rollinson
Middlesbrough celebrate their third goal, courtesy of Cyrus Christie's own goal. Picture Bruce Rollinson

Woods: Sacrificed early in second half. 5

Docherty: Struggled as the first-half wore on with Boro taking a hold in the middle. More assertive in second. 6

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Tufan: One decent run and a couple of passes aside, did little. 5

Slater: Started off well before Boro took over. Reasserted himself. 6

Liam Rosenior pictured alongside Hull City owner Acun Ilıcalı. The Hull City head coach in waiting was handed food for thought by City's 3-1 loss. Picture: Bruce RollinsonLiam Rosenior pictured alongside Hull City owner Acun Ilıcalı. The Hull City head coach in waiting was handed food for thought by City's 3-1 loss. Picture: Bruce Rollinson
Liam Rosenior pictured alongside Hull City owner Acun Ilıcalı. The Hull City head coach in waiting was handed food for thought by City's 3-1 loss. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Estupinan: Lively early on, on his return to the starting line-up. Went close on resumption. 6

Substitutes: Pelkas (Slater 55), 6; Sinik (Woods 56) 6; Coyle (Fleming 73), 6; Longman (Tufan 80), 6;

Not used: Ingram, McLoughlin.Middlesbrough

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Steffen: More confident from crosses on the night. Protected better. 6

Smith: Shrugged off an early booking to set up Akpom’s goal. 7

Fry: Produced one great tackle to thwart Tufan. 7

Lenihan: A couple of loose passes aside, pretty steady. An assist for second. 7

Giles: Posed danger down the left and went close in first half. Struggled defensively in second half. Big role in third. 6

I Jones: Much, much better than on Saturday. 8

Howson: Grew into the game strongly. Assertive. 7

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Hackney: Strong first half. Dug in a bit in second as Hull pressed. 7

McGree: A little bit lightweight, but also had good moments. 6

Akpom: Found the net for the second successive game and was a handful. 8

Forss: Best half in a Boro shirt in a place he knows well. 7

Substitutes: Muniz (Forss 71), 6; Crooks (McGree 84) 6; Mowatt (Hackney 90+2); Dijksteel (I Jones 90+3).

Not used: Roberts, Hoppe.