Date:19 Mar 2011
Kick-off:15:00
Venue:Kingston Communications Stadium
Attendance:22,967

Barmby (72)
Whitbread (26)

Goal!

Live Commentary

92mins James Chester is shown a yellow card.

92mins Simon Lappin sends in a cross, clearance made by Jack Hobbs.

92mins Foul by James Chester on Simon Lappin, free kick awarded. Direct free kick taken by Elliott Ward.

91mins Effort from deep inside the area by Matt Fryatt misses to the left of the goal.

89mins Shot from long distance by Anthony Gerrard goes wide of the left-hand upright.

89mins Tijani Belaid crosses the ball.

89mins Tijani Belaid takes a shot. Save by John Ruddy.

88mins Corner taken by Simon Lappin, Nick Barmby manages to make a clearance.

87mins Henri Lansbury produces a left-footed shot from deep inside the six-yard box which goes wide of the left-hand upright.

85mins The assistant referee signals for offside against Simeon Jackson. Indirect free kick taken by Bradley Guzan.

85mins Corner from the right by-line taken by Simon Lappin, clearance made by Jack Hobbs.

84mins Shot by Simeon Jackson. Save by Bradley Guzan.

84mins Wesley Hoolahan delivers the ball, Jack Hobbs manages to make a clearance.

83mins Shot by Corry Evans. Save by John Ruddy.

82mins Andy Dawson takes the inswinging corner, Headed effort from inside the area by Anthony Gerrard misses to the left of the target.

81mins Foul by Andy Dawson on Simeon Jackson, free kick awarded. Free kick crossed left-footed by Simon Lappin from right wing, James Chester manages to make a clearance.

80mins Simeon Jackson comes on in place of David Fox.

79mins David Amoo replaces Liam Rosenior.

78mins The ball is sent over by Liam Rosenior, clearance by Zak Whitbread.

78mins The ball is sent over by Russell Martin, clearance by Anthony Gerrard.

75mins A cross is delivered by Wesley Hoolahan, save by Bradley Guzan.

74mins Grant Holt gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Liam Rosenior. Bradley Guzan restarts play with the free kick.

72mins Zak Whitbread booked.

72mins A goal is scored by Nick Barmby from close range low into the middle of the goal. Hull 1-1 Norwich.The assist for the goal came from Matt Fryatt.

71mins Andy Dawson crosses the ball, free kick awarded for a foul by Nick Barmby on John Ruddy. John Ruddy takes the direct free kick.

71mins Unfair challenge on Corry Evans by Grant Holt results in a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Anthony Gerrard.

70mins Shot from just outside the box by Robert Koren misses to the left of the target.

69mins Tijani Belaid on for Aaron Mclean. Simon Lappin fouled by Aaron Mclean, the ref awards a free kick. John Ruddy takes the direct free kick.

68mins Effort on goal by Grant Holt from just outside the penalty area goes harmlessly over the target.

68mins Foul by Liam Rosenior on Henri Lansbury, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Zak Whitbread.

67mins Elliott Ward gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Matt Fryatt. Direct effort from the free kick comes in from Andy Dawson.

66mins The ball is delivered by Corry Evans, clearance by Zak Whitbread.

65mins The ball is sent over by Simon Lappin, Jack Hobbs manages to make a clearance.

64mins The ball is crossed by Simon Lappin, Bradley Guzan makes a save.

63mins Corner taken by David Fox from the right by-line to the near post, Jack Hobbs manages to make a clearance.

62mins Corner taken short by David Fox.

62mins Liam Rosenior gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Marc Tierney. John Ruddy restarts play with the free kick.

59mins Andrew Surman leaves the field to be replaced by Simon Lappin. Nick Barmby is brought on as a substitute for James Harper. The referee blows for offside. Bradley Guzan takes the free kick.

59mins Corner taken right-footed by David Fox from the left by-line to the near post, Anthony Gerrard manages to make a clearance.

58mins Wesley Hoolahan takes a shot. Bradley Guzan makes a save.

58mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Henri Lansbury on Andy Dawson. Anthony Gerrard takes the free kick.

57mins Elliott Ward produces a cross, Headed from the edge of the area by David Fox goes wide of the left-hand upright.

56mins Foul by Anthony Gerrard on Henri Lansbury, free kick awarded. Andrew Surman delivers the ball from the free kick left-footed from left wing, clearance made by Anthony Gerrard.

55mins Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Andy Dawson from the right by-line, clearance by Grant Holt.

54mins Corner taken by Andy Dawson played to the near post, Elliott Ward makes a clearance.

53mins Marc Tierney challenges James Harper unfairly and gives away a free kick. Andy Dawson delivers the ball from the free kick left-footed from right wing, Marc Tierney manages to make a clearance.

53mins The assistant referee signals for offside against Wesley Hoolahan. Indirect free kick taken by Bradley Guzan.

52mins Unfair challenge on Wesley Hoolahan by Corry Evans results in a free kick. Free kick taken by Elliott Ward.

52mins Corry Evans concedes a free kick for a foul on Andrew Surman. Free kick taken by John Ruddy.

51mins Corner taken by Andy Dawson from the right by-line, clearance by Marc Tierney.

48mins Foul by David Fox on James Harper, free kick awarded. Andy Dawson crosses the ball, Aaron Mclean takes has a header from just inside the penalty box which clears the crossbar.

47mins Jack Hobbs produces a cross, Elliott Ward makes a clearance.

47mins Wesley Hoolahan is adjudged to have handled the ball. Free kick taken by Anthony Gerrard.

46mins Centre by Andy Dawson, Elliott Ward makes a clearance.

45mins Grant Holt gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Liam Rosenior. Free kick crossed left-footed by Andy Dawson from right wing, Grant Holt manages to make a clearance.

45mins Foul by David Fox on Matt Fryatt, free kick awarded. Shot comes in from Andy Dawson from the free kick, John Ruddy makes a save.

46mins Corner taken right-footed by Robert Koren, clearance by Marc Tierney.

43mins Grant Holt gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Anthony Gerrard. Anthony Gerrard restarts play with the free kick.

41mins Handball by Robert Koren. Zak Whitbread takes the direct free kick.

40mins A cross is delivered by Liam Rosenior, John Ruddy makes a save.

39mins The ball is delivered by Liam Rosenior, James Harper produces a right-footed shot from close range that goes over the bar.

36mins David Fox concedes a free kick for a foul on Corry Evans. Bradley Guzan takes the free kick.

34mins The ball is sent over by Andy Dawson, clearance made by Zak Whitbread.

33mins Corner taken right-footed by Robert Koren from the left by-line to the near post, Marc Tierney makes a clearance.

32mins Matt Fryatt takes a shot. Save made by John Ruddy.

31mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Russell Martin on Aaron Mclean. Robert Koren takes the free kick.

31mins Henri Lansbury has an effort at goal from outside the box missing to the wide left of the goal.

30mins Inswinging corner taken by Andrew Surman, clearance made by Anthony Gerrard.

30mins The ball is delivered by Russell Martin, Anthony Gerrard gets a block in.

28mins Aaron Mclean gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Russell Martin. Direct free kick taken by David Fox.

28mins Aaron Mclean gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Elliott Ward. John Ruddy restarts play with the free kick.

26mins Zak Whitbread scores a headed goal from inside the penalty area. Hull 0-1 Norwich.The assist for the goal came from David Fox.

26mins James Chester gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Wesley Hoolahan. David Fox takes the free kick.

24mins The referee blows for offside against Wesley Hoolahan. Free kick taken by Bradley Guzan.

22mins Andrew Surman concedes a free kick for a foul on Andy Dawson. Bradley Guzan takes the free kick.

20mins Aaron Mclean has an effort at goal from just inside the box that misses to the right of the goal.

20mins The assistant referee flags for offside against Andrew Surman. Bradley Guzan restarts play with the free kick.

19mins Matt Fryatt gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Elliott Ward. Direct free kick taken by Elliott Ward.

17mins The ball is swung over by Elliott Ward, save made by Bradley Guzan.

16mins Free kick awarded for a foul by Robert Koren on Henri Lansbury. Marc Tierney restarts play with the free kick.

14mins Unfair challenge on Anthony Gerrard by Henri Lansbury results in a free kick. Strike on goal comes in from Robert Koren from the free kick, blocked by Marc Tierney.

14mins Inswinging corner taken left-footed by Andy Dawson played to the near post, Henri Lansbury makes a clearance.

14mins The ball is sent over by Liam Rosenior, blocked by Andrew Surman.

13mins Liam Rosenior sends in a cross, clearance made by Russell Martin.

12mins Robert Koren takes a shot from 12 yards. Save made by John Ruddy.

12mins Andy Dawson takes the inswinging corner, Zak Whitbread manages to make a clearance.

11mins Liam Rosenior crosses the ball, clearance made by Zak Whitbread.

10mins The offside flag is raised against Wesley Hoolahan. Bradley Guzan takes the free kick.

10mins Matt Fryatt is caught offside. Zak Whitbread takes the free kick.

9mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Jack Hobbs by Grant Holt. Bradley Guzan restarts play with the free kick.

7mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Zak Whitbread by James Harper. John Ruddy restarts play with the free kick.

6mins The ball is crossed by Henri Lansbury, save by Bradley Guzan.

3mins Wesley Hoolahan is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Jack Hobbs takes the indirect free kick.

3mins Corner taken right-footed by David Fox, Foul by Grant Holt on Anthony Gerrard, free kick awarded. Free kick taken by Bradley Guzan.

2mins Wesley Hoolahan takes a shot. Blocked by Jack Hobbs.

1mins Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Corry Evans by Grant Holt. Bradley Guzan restarts play with the free kick.

Corner taken by Andrew Surman from the right by-line played to the near post, Corry Evans makes a clearance.

Unfair challenge on Grant Holt by Liam Rosenior results in a free kick. Elliott Ward restarts play with the free kick.

Match Preview

Dawson should feature Hull defender Andy Dawson is expected to be included in the starting line-up for the home game with Norwich. Dawson was forced out of last week's win at Coventry just before half-time due to a head wound that required stitches. Jack Hobbs, on loan from Leicester, replaced Dawson but is likely to make way again. Goalkeeper Vito Mannone, on loan from Arsenal, is still struggling with a thigh injury similar to the one that sidelined him throughout January and February so Aston Villa's Brad Guzan will retain his place. Manager Nigel Pearson has no new injury or suspension problems and is unlikely to make any changes as his side chase only their third win in nine home league matches. Norwich striker Aaron Wilbraham is struggling to be fit for the trip to his former club. Wilbraham missed the 3-1 victory over Bristol City at Carrow Road on Monday with a back injury which has hindered him recently. Fellow forward Chris Martin is recovering well from a hamstring injury, which has seen him miss a month, but is still around a fortnight away from a return. Boss Paul Lambert must decide whether to stick with the same XI which produced an impressive performance against the Robins or recall Henri Lansbury to the starting line-up. The on-loan Arsenal midfielder came off the bench to score an 89th-minute winner for City in front of the live Sky Sports cameras.

Formation:532Manager: Nigel Pearson

Hull

Formation: 433Manager: Paul Lambert

Norwich

Bradley Guzan
Liam Rosenior
Jack Hobbs
James Chester
Anthony Gerrard
Andy Dawson
James Harper
Corry Evans
Robert Koren
Matt Fryatt
Aaron Mclean
SUBS
Mark Oxley
Richard Garcia
Tom Cairney
Nick Barmby
Jay Simpson
David Amoo
Tijani Belaid

Home

Away

John Ruddy
Russell Martin
Zak Whitbread
Elliott Ward
Marc Tierney
Andrew Crofts
Andrew Surman
Henri Lansbury
Wesley Hoolahan
David Fox
Grant Holt
SUBS
Declan Rudd
Adam Drury
Rob Edwards
Simeon Jackson
Korey Smith
Simon Lappin
Anthony McNamee

Match Report

Tigers hit back to claim point Super-sub Nick Barmby snatched Hull a point as Norwich extended their unbeaten run to eight games and saw their grip on second place loosen in a 1-1 draw. The Canaries took the lead through a Zak Whitbread header in the 27th minute, but Barmby arrived at the near-post to level from close range midway through the second half. The visitors are now just one point clear in second, while Hull kept alive their slim hopes of snatching a play-off place. The Tigers made one change from the side which claimed a 1-0 win at Coventry last weekend, with Jack Hobbs replacing Tom Cairney. Norwich also made one change to their starting line-up, with Henri Lansbury coming in for Simeon Jackson. Inconsistent Hull, who had won three and lost two of their last five games before today, saw a goalbound effort from Liam Rosenior blocked by Elliott Ward in the early stages. Tigers striker Aaron Mclean, who scored the only goal against the Sky Blues last Saturday, fired a shot inches wide from 20 yards in the 21st minute, but the visitors took the lead shortly afterwards. A free-kick from David Fox caught out goalkeeper Brad Guzan and Whitbread was left with an easy header from 12 yards. Lansbury cracked a shot over the crossbar from another quick break, but Hull responded well. Matt Fryatt broke into the box and unleashed a low drive which was well saved by John Ruddy, and moments later James Harper was presented with a golden chance from four yards but somehow put his shot over the crossbar. Goalkeeper Ruddy came to the rescue again in first-half stoppage-time, tipping over a 30-yard free-kick from Andy Dawson. Hull continued to press at the start of the second half, with Mclean heading over from a Dawson set-piece, but the Canaries hit back with Fox heading wide from a Ward centre. It could have been 2-0 to the visitors in the 59th minute when a fierce shot from Wes Hoolahan was superbly tipped away by Guzan at the near-post. Norwich felt they should have had a penalty when Russ Martin was pulled to the ground by Dawson, but appeals were waved away by referee Rob Shoebridge. Top scorer Grant Holt volleyed over from 20 yards as it looked like Paul Lambert`s men would add a second. But Hull snatched an equaliser in the 73rd minute when Fryatt broke down the left and sent the ball across the six-yard box for substitute Barmby to pounce. The game was on a knife-edge as it entered the final quarter, with Anthony Gerrard heading a right-wing corner wide, while Corry Evans let fly from distance but Ruddy gathered. Sub Simeon Jackson came close for Norwich with a curling effort, and Tijani Belaid had the best late chance but Ruddy kept out his fierce drive.

Form Guide

DWLWLW Hull VS Norwich DDWDWW

Last Meetings

Norwich 0 - 2 Hull 25/09/2010 Norwich 1 - 1 Hull 12/02/2008 Hull 2 - 1 Norwich 25/08/2007 Hull 1 - 2 Norwich 06/04/2007 Norwich 1 - 1 Hull 25/11/2006 Hull 1 - 1 Norwich 11/02/2006

Top Scorers

Hull R Koren 6 M Fryatt 5 N Barmby 4 J Simpson 4 A Mclean 3 A Gerrard 3 J Harper 1 R Garcia 1 C Evans 1 J Chester 1 T Cairney 1 Norwich G Holt 14 A Crofts 8 W Hoolahan 6 R Martin 4 S Jackson 4 C Martin 4 H Lansbury 4 A Drury 1 A Wilbraham 1 D Fox 1 L Barnett 1 A Surman 1 E Ward 1

Goals

Hull Total goals 78 Goals per game 41 3 (For) 3 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 4 (For) 4 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 2 (For) 4 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 4 (For) 1 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 6 (For) 6 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 2 (For) 8 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 5 (For) 3 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 6 (For) 4 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 9 (For) 4 (Against) Period 81-90 mins Norwich Total goals 98 Goals per game 61 2 (For) 3 (Against) Period 0-10 mins 7 (For) 7 (Against) Period 11-20 mins 3 (For) 8 (Against) Period 21-30 mins 8 (For) 4 (Against) Period 31-40 mins 5 (For) 2 (Against) Period 41-50 mins 3 (For) 4 (Against) Period 51-60 mins 11 (For) 5 (Against) Period 61-70 mins 9 (For) 4 (Against) Period 71-80 mins 13 (For) 9 (Against) Period 81-90 mins