Wrexham's Unbeaten Streak Halted by Hull as Kieffer Moore's Mishaps Prove Costly
Wrexham's impressive seven-match unbeaten run in the Championship came to a disappointing end as they suffered a 2-0 defeat at the hands of a dominant Hull City. Star forward Kieffer Moore had a night to forget with two costly misses that proved to be pivotal in the outcome of the match. Find out more about how the Red Dragons' unbeaten run was halted by Hull's strong performance.

Wrexham's seven-match unbeaten run in the Championship came to an end on Wednesday as they went down 2-0 against a dominant Hull City on the road. The Red Dragons' star forward Kieffer Moore had a night to forget as his two costly misses cost Phil Parkinson's side crucial points. Wrexham have dropped to 14th place in the second tier after the defeat.Hull headed into the game on the back of a 4-1 drubbing at the hands of Middlesbrough and were naturally under a lot of pressure. However, the Tigers took control of the game right from the start. It took the hosts just 10 minutes to break the deadlock as Kyle Joseph came up with a clinical finish.The move started with a long ball from their own half, which went straight to Mohamed Belloumi, who outpaced Dominic Hyam on the right side and entered the box before feeding Matt Crooks. Crooks attempted a first-time shot, which was initially stopped by Arthur Okonkwo but Joseph found the back of the net from the rebound.Wrexham striker Moore had a golden opportunity to restore parity just six minutes later as he found himself in a very good shooting position inside the Hull box, but his effort went wide of the far post. Hull dominated possession in the first period and created more positive goal-scoring chances as Parkinson's side found it difficult to break down the home defence.Moore then had yet another opportunity to equalise at the start of the second half as the Red Dragons earned a penalty, but the striker's weak spot-kick failed to trouble Ivor Pandur, who comfortably parried the ball away by diving to his right.The Wales international was punished for his wastefulness as Hull's Oli McBurnie came off the bench and doubled his team's lead with a clinical finish in the 67th minute. The 29-year-old forward, who returned to action after two months, made an immediate impact as he pounced on Ryan Giles' low cross inside the Wrexham box and put the ball past Okonkwo.This was Wrexham's first defeat in their last seven Championship matches as they dropped to 14th position in the league after today's result, while Hull moved up to sixth and the playoff places. Sergej Jakirovic's decision to bring in McBurnie in the second half proved to be a masterstroke as the experienced striker doubled Hull's lead and sealed three points for them just four minutes after coming onto the pitch. The Scot had been sidelined since October due to a calf injury, but he has now regained fitness and is ready to star for the Tigers again.Moore joined Wrexham from Sheffield United in the summer transfer window and has proved to be a successful signing right from the off. He is the club's top goal-scorer in the 2025-26 campaign, with 10 goals in 20 matches across all competitions. However, on Wednesday, the star striker had a rare off day as his two costly mistakes, including a penalty miss, cost the Red Dragons crucial points.
Dissecting the Match
Wrexham's promising run in the Championship hit a roadblock as they faced Hull City away from home. Despite heading into the game with confidence, Phil Parkinson's side struggled to contain Hull's early dominance. The Tigers took control early on, breaking the deadlock in just 10 minutes through a well-executed play involving Kyle Joseph.
Moore's Missed Opportunities
Key moments in the game saw Kieffer Moore squander two golden opportunities to level the score for Wrexham. His missed chances, including a failed penalty attempt, proved costly as Hull capitalized on their lead and secured the victory. Moore's rare off-day highlighted the fine margins in top-level football.
Impact of Oli McBurnie
Hull's substitute Oli McBurnie played a crucial role in sealing the win for his side. Coming off the bench, the experienced striker wasted no time in making an impact by scoring a precise finish just minutes after his introduction. McBurnie's contribution showcased the importance of squad depth and tactical substitutions in decisive moments.
Looking Ahead
As Wrexham dropped to 14th place following the defeat, there are lessons to be learned from their encounter with Hull. Reflecting on Moore's mishaps and the team's overall performance will be crucial in bouncing back stronger. On the other hand, Hull's rise to sixth place and playoff contention underlines their resilience and potential in the Championship.

