Luke Berry hasn't had much of a look in this season, but he put in a complete midfield performance against the Tykes. As well as scoring the opener, the midfielder made three key passes, five interceptions, and four clearances.Luke Berry hasn't had much of a look in this season, but he put in a complete midfield performance against the Tykes. As well as scoring the opener, the midfielder made three key passes, five interceptions, and four clearances.
Luke Berry hasn't had much of a look in this season, but he put in a complete midfield performance against the Tykes. As well as scoring the opener, the midfielder made three key passes, five interceptions, and four clearances.

The concerning Hull City statistics that could scupper survival hopes with just four games to go - Championship relegation battle round-up

Hull City are rapidly running out of time to secure their second tier status for another season, after dropping more points with a 2-1 midweek loss to Bristol City - a result that sees the side one point away from safety.
By Richie Boon
Published 9th Jul 2020, 13:00 BST
Updated 9th Jul 2020, 13:10 BST

Here's a look at the key stats - courtesy of WhoScored from the midweek Championship round of fixtures, including the Tigers' loss to the Robins, as well as the Star/Flop of the Week.

Barnsley were rightfully delighted with their late equaliser, but a concerning stat emerged from the game - they won 50% less headers than their opponents, despite dominating nearly every other area of the game.

1. Luton 1-1 Barnsley - Tykes struggle in the air

Barnsley were rightfully delighted with their late equaliser, but a concerning stat emerged from the game - they won 50% less headers than their opponents, despite dominating nearly every other area of the game. Photo: David Rogers

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Boro rode their luck at times against Millwall, but hung in there and secured a massive three points. Ryan Shotton was imperious at the back, making seven clearances, two tackles and a block.

2. Millwall 0-2 Middlesbrough - Solid Shotton keeps Lions at bay

Boro rode their luck at times against Millwall, but hung in there and secured a massive three points. Ryan Shotton was imperious at the back, making seven clearances, two tackles and a block. Photo: Warren Little

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Millwall attempted 71 long balls against the visitors, with just 30 of them hitting their intended target. Five of Millwall players made eleven between them, and did get a single one on target.

3. Millwall 0-2 Middlesbrough - Lions let down by long-balls

Millwall attempted 71 long balls against the visitors, with just 30 of them hitting their intended target. Five of Millwall players made eleven between them, and did get a single one on target. Photo: Warren Little

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The Robins downed the Tigers with a goal either side of half-time, in a game where Hull's poor finishing cost them dearly. Of their 13 shots on goal, just three hit the target, with Mallik Wilks landing just one of four attempts.

4. Bristol City 2-1 Hull City - Lacklustre finishing costs Tigers

The Robins downed the Tigers with a goal either side of half-time, in a game where Hull's poor finishing cost them dearly. Of their 13 shots on goal, just three hit the target, with Mallik Wilks landing just one of four attempts. Photo: Michael Steele

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