Middlesbrough's situation was more precarious and they produced plenty of early endeavour, which was rewarded with an early goal as Alves charged down an attempted clearance by Hull centre-back Kamil Zayatte and was then played through on goal by King.

BBC: Middlesbrough 3-1 Hull

Gary Cahill met a Mark Davies corner with a firm header and only a goal-line clearance from Fagan prevented Hull going further behind.

BBC: Bolton 1-1 Hull

Andy Dawson's free-kick and a Dean Marney shot added to the lead but Hull's Kamil Zayatte sliced a clearance into his own goal to give Everton hope.

BBC: Hull City 3-2 Everton