"Hull are now within two points of second-place Boro after Darko Gyabi's early goal proved decisive at the Riverside on Monday. Coventry lost to Ipswich Town earlier on but Boro could not close the gap on Frank Lampard's team, and they have now gone three Championship games without a win. Hull, meanwhile, have won four of their last five fixtures to put themselves firmly in the race for automatic promotion."
"Data Debrief: Tigers roar at the Riverside Hull snapped a three-game losing streak against Boro, who won the reverse fixture 4-1 earlier in December, in the league, and they have now won their final match in each of the past four years. It is the first time they have gone on such a run since doing so between 1981 and 1984. Hull's goal came with their sole shot on target, as Boro failed to capitalise on creating chances worth 1.17 expected goals from 23 attempts."
Middlesbrough lost 1-0 at home to Hull City after Darko Gyabi's early goal proved decisive at the Riverside. Hull moved within two points of second-place Boro and have won four of their last five fixtures, strengthening their automatic-promotion challenge. Boro have now gone three Championship games without a win and were unable to capitalise on Coventry City's earlier defeat. Millwall, Watford, Wrexham and Sheffield United also recorded wins, keeping the promotion and playoff races tight. Hull snapped a three-game losing streak against Boro and have won their final match in each of the past four years. Hull's goal came from their sole shot on target while Boro generated 1.17 expected goals from 23 attempts.
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