Hull City and Everton meet at the MKM Stadium on Sunday with both clubs occupying uncomfortable positions in the Premier League table. The home side sits 17th, just one point above the relegation zone after a difficult opening stretch of the 2026 campaign. Everton arrive in 14th place, three points clear of Hull but far from safe, making this a genuine six-pointer in the early-season survival race. A win for either side would create breathing room; a defeat for Hull would drag them back into the bottom three.
The H2H stats between these two clubs tell a story of Everton dominance in recent meetings. Across the last five encounters in all competitions, Everton have won three, with one draw and one Hull victory. The Toffees have scored eight goals in that span while conceding just four. Hull's solitary win in that sequence came at the MKM Stadium, their only home triumph over Everton in the last six attempts. Historically, Everton have won 11 of the 20 competitive meetings between the sides, with Hull claiming five and four ending level.
Recent form makes grim reading for the hosts. Hull City have taken just one point from their last four league fixtures, scoring twice and conceding seven in that period. Everton, by contrast, have collected four points from their last four, including a creditable draw against a top-half side. The visitors' defensive record away from home remains a concern, having kept only one clean sheet on the road this season. Hull's home form offers some encouragement: they have lost only once at the MKM Stadium in their last five outings there.
What to watch for is a tactical battle between Hull's direct, high-tempo pressing and Everton's preference for controlled possession through midfield. Hull will likely target set pieces, an area where they have scored a disproportionate share of their goals this term. Everton's ability to break the press quickly in transition could prove decisive, particularly if Hull commit full-backs forward. The first goal will be critical: Hull have not lost a home league game this season when scoring first, while Everton have failed to win any match in which they conceded the opener. Expect a tense, physical contest with little margin for error.
