FINAL: Hull City 1–1 Brentford
Sunday 25 October 2026, MKM Stadium, Hull · Premier League matchweek 8
Hull City and Brentford drew 1–1 at the MKM Stadium on Sunday 25 October 2026. Oliver McBurnie scored from the penalty spot after 24 minutes and Dango Ouattara equalised on 63 minutes.
How our bet365 betting angle turned out
Our first market to assess was the draw, and that is how the match finished. Verified United Kingdom bet365 prices were not available when the preview was written.
Score confirmed by premierleague.com’s match centre and ESPN’s match report.
Our preview
Hull City host Brentford at MKM Stadium on Sunday 25 October 2026, with kick-off at 14:00 GMT, live on Sky Sports. Checked on 22 October, Hull are unbeaten at home and Brentford have drawn all three away league games. The draw deserves consideration; verified United Kingdom bet365 prices remain unavailable.
At BCP, we make the draw the first market to assess: Hull have conceded twice in three home league matches.
When Is Hull City v Brentford and Where Can You Watch?
Hull City v Brentford kicks off at 14:00 GMT on Sunday 25 October 2026 at MKM Stadium in Premier League matchweek 8. Sky Sports will show the game live in the United Kingdom. The clocks go back that morning, so this is a GMT kick-off.
Our Premier League fixtures guide has the rest of the weekend’s schedule.
| bet365 market | United Kingdom price status |
|---|---|
| Match Result: Hull City / Draw / Brentford | No verified prices at the check time |
Odds gap: bet365 prices could not be verified at 05:27 BST on 22 October 2026. Price recheck due: 11:27 BST on 22 October. Match Result covers 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Odds are subject to change.
Do Brentford’s Away Draws Tell the Whole Story?
Brentford have scored and conceded five goals across three away league draws. The team first tried 1–1 at Leeds United, then 2–2 at Bournemouth and Aston Villa: they’ve kept themselves in games without turning those trips into wins.
Hull’s home record gives the draw argument a second basis. They beat Manchester United 2–0, held Aston Villa 0–0 and drew 2–2 with Everton. That is five points and two clean sheets from three matches at MKM Stadium.
| Venue record this season | Results | Goals for / against |
|---|---|---|
| Hull City at home | 1 win, 2 draws | 4 / 2 |
| Brentford away | 3 draws | 5 / 5 |
Brentford’s 3–0 home wins over Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea show how well they can finish an afternoon. Those results deserve weight, but the away record is the closer comparison here. Hull have nine points from seven games; Brentford have ten. Neither side has built a large cushion over the other.
Who Is Missing, and What Could Change in Midfield?
Vitaly Janelt and Yehor Yarmoliuk are suspended for Brentford. Hull’s starting XI remains unconfirmed, and we have no verified club injury update for this match as of 22 October.
Brentford led Liverpool through Keane Lewis-Potter before Yarmoliuk’s first-half dismissal. They lost 2–1 and finished with nine men after Janelt’s second yellow. The defeat therefore needs that context, while the two absences create a fresh selection problem for Keith Andrews.
Mamadou Sangaré supplied one possible answer after coming on at half-time. His through ball released Jaidon Anthony, whose low cross reached Igor Thiago; pressure from Virgil van Dijk prevented a finish. That move gives Andrews a specific combination to consider against a compact defence.
Where Can Hull Make Brentford Uncomfortable?
Hull’s best route is to force hurried passes and attack before Brentford can recover their shape. They have scored three goals from high turnovers this season, and Mohamed Belloumi has three league goals.
That matters with two of Brentford’s midfield starters unavailable for the Liverpool game. If Hull close the first passing option, the replacement midfield must still provide an outlet. A loose pass in front of the centre-backs would let Belloumi attack a defence facing its own goal.
For Brentford, Sangaré’s pass against Liverpool offers a more useful model than simply adding crosses. Drawing a Hull midfielder towards the ball could open the channel for Anthony. Mathias Jensen and Mikkel Damsgaard are other options for finding that pass; their selection would influence how much possession Brentford turn into chances.
Hull City v Brentford FAQs
The match details are confirmed; the remaining questions concern selection and prices.
What Time Is Hull City v Brentford on Television?
Hull City v Brentford starts at 14:00 GMT on Sunday 25 October 2026 at MKM Stadium. Sky Sports will broadcast the Premier League match live in the United Kingdom. The timing was verified on 22 October.
Are the Teams Confirmed for Hull City v Brentford?
No starting teams were confirmed in the sources checked on 22 October 2026. Brentford will be without suspended midfielders Vitaly Janelt and Yehor Yarmoliuk. Hull’s injury position still needs a club update, so we have not named a predicted XI.
Bet365 Betting Angle: Start With the Draw
The full-time draw is our angle to assess. Hull’s home results and Brentford’s three away draws give it a stronger basis than backing the visitors purely on their big home wins. With no verified odds at this time, we’re leaving this as a market to consider rather than a priced recommendation.
The strongest counterargument is Brentford’s attacking range: they have scored on every away league trip, and Sangaré’s pass against Liverpool shows how they can reach a runner beyond midfield. Hull also lost 1–0 at Fulham last weekend. If Hull cannot get out after recovering the ball, their home record will count for little during sustained pressure.
The selection to watch is Brentford’s replacement midfield. A side that can keep finding Anthony and Thiago between Hull’s defensive actions would weaken the draw case. You can view the markets at bet365 Sports.
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Sources: FPL fixtures, Brentford TV, Brentford preview, Brentford report.
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