Hull City vs Swansea: McBurnie penalty and Slater strike hand Hull 2-1 win
Why the Hull City vs Swansea match mattered
The Sky Bet Championship clash between Hull City and Swansea City on 21 December 2024 attracted attention for its immediate competitive impact and the narratives around the players involved. A tight mid‑winter fixture, played at the MKM Stadium, offered both sides a chance to build momentum in a congested season and featured a former Swan among the scorers, adding extra spice to the meeting.
Match details and key events
Final score and scorers
According to reports from ESPN and Sky Sports, Hull City beat Swansea City 2-1 on Saturday, 21 December 2024. Hull’s goals came from an Oli McBurnie penalty and a first‑half strike by Regan Slater.
How the game unfolded
Hull opened the scoring when Oli McBurnie converted from the spot, a notable moment given his history with Swansea. Regan Slater then added a powerful effort in the first half, described by Sky Sports as a ‘rocket’, to give Sergej Jakirovic’s side a two‑goal cushion. Swansea mounted a response but were unable to overturn the deficit.
Swansea’s missed chances
Sky Sports highlighted missed opportunities for Swansea, with Championship top scorer Zan Vipotnik failing to convert two clear chances in the first half. Those missed opportunities proved costly as Swansea could not find a way back into the game despite sustained pressure.
Context
Sky Sports noted that the win marked a third consecutive Championship victory for an in‑form Hull side, underlining a positive run of results for manager Sergej Jakirovic. ESPN’s match summary corroborated the 2-1 final scoreline.
Conclusion and implications
The 2-1 result at the MKM Stadium gives Hull City momentum heading into the busy winter schedule, while Swansea will need to address finishing in the final third after leaving two gilt‑edged chances unconverted. For neutral observers, the match reinforced the fine margins that often decide Championship fixtures: a penalty and a first‑half strike were enough to separate the teams. Both clubs will look to build on lessons from this game as they navigate the remainder of the campaign.
