Hull’s evening began to unrival quickly as Boro added a third before the clock could reach the thirty five minute mark. Gilbert turned provider, pinching Regan Slater’s pockets and Whittaker was away; he fired his effort into the top corner, leaving Pandur stranded.

St Mirren have lost four of their past five Scottish Premiership games against Dundee United (W1), as many as their previous 13 (W4 D5 L4).

Sheffield United have won their past three league games against Stoke, as many as they had in their previous 14 against the Potters (D6 L5).