Hull City prepares to face Sunderland in Carabao Cup third round
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 8:45 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026
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.
- •Hull City plays Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on 8 September 2026.
- •The Carabao Cup fixture begins at 19:45 BST and airs on Sky Sports+.
- •Jack Butland, Oscar Zambrano, Charlie Hughes, Darko Gyabi, and Hidemasa Morita are unavailable.
- •Paddy McNair remains a doubt for the match due to a foot injury.
- •Joe Gelhardt returns to the squad following a period of injury.
- 8:45 PMYahoo Sports — Sunderland x Hull City - Highlights, Summary and Match Report
- 5:40 AMYahoo Sports — Hull City XI vs Sunderland – Predicted lineup and team news
"Sunderland claimed a 1-0 victory over Hull City at the Stadium of Light in the third round of the Carabao Cup, with the decisive moment arriving in the 71st minute. Chemsdine Talbi struck the only goa...
"Hull City travel to the Stadium of Light on Tuesday looking to book a place in the Carabao Cup fourth round, with the Tigers currently sitting third in the Premier League after an unbeaten start to li...
"Chemsdine Talbi's goal was the difference as Sunderland claimed a 1-0 win over Hull in the third round of the Carabao Cup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 8:45 PMSunderland x Hull City - Highlights, Summary and Match Report
Sunderland claimed a 1-0 victory over Hull City at the Stadium of Light in the third round of the Carabao Cup, with the decisive moment arriving in the 71st minute. Chemsdine Talbi struck the only goa...
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 5:40 AMHull City XI vs Sunderland – Predicted lineup and team news
Hull City travel to the Stadium of Light on Tuesday looking to book a place in the Carabao Cup fourth round, with the Tigers currently sitting third in the Premier League after an unbeaten start to li...
- Sky Sports—Delightful Talbi dink sees Sunderland past Hull
Chemsdine Talbi's goal was the difference as Sunderland claimed a 1-0 win over Hull in the third round of the Carabao Cup.
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