Hull City prepares to face Sunderland in Carabao Cup third round

Hull City travels to the Stadium of Light on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, to compete against Sunderland in a Carabao Cup third-round match. Kickoff is scheduled for 19:45 BST, with the game available for broadcast on Sky Sports+. Sergej Jakirovic manages a Hull City squad currently holding third place in the Premier League. The team faces significant injury concerns, as Jack Butland, Oscar Zambrano, Charlie Hughes, Darko Gyabi, and Hidemasa Morita are ruled out for the trip. Paddy McNair’s participation remains uncertain while the club evaluates a foot injury. Despite the absences, Joe Gelhardt has resumed training, and recent arrivals including Tim Iroegbunam and Brooke Norton-Cuffy provide additional options for the starting lineup. Hull City seeks to advance past the third round for the first time since the 2016-17 season.

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