Enciso Strikes Again as Ipswich Hold Hull in Four-Goal Thriller

Hull Extend Winless Run Despite Home Resilience

Hull maintained their unbeaten home record with a 2-2 draw against Ipswich at the MKM Stadium, though the result extends their winless run to eight matches. According to match reports, Ipswich controlled large portions of the first half, breaking through the home defense in the 22nd minute when Florentino Luis capitalized on space to score the opener past goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis.

Ipswich appeared to extend their lead shortly before halftime when Julio Enciso headed in from a corner. However, referee Thomas Kirk disallowed the goal following an adjudged foul on Hull's Oli McBurnie.

Second-Half Turnaround

Hull shifted the momentum after the interval:

• 58th minute: Tim Iroegbunam raced down the right flank to equalize after receiving a pass from McBurnie.
• 68th minute: McBurnie converted a free-kick through the wall, beating Ipswich goalkeeper Christian Walton to give Hull a 2-1 lead.

The advantage proved short-lived. Just six minutes later, Enciso navigated through Hull's defensive line and fired a low shot from outside the area to level the score at 2-2, echoing his previous goal against Nottingham Forest.

Post-Match Reactions

Ipswich manager Gary O'Neil expressed mixed feelings after the final whistle, stating his team was "the better side for almost all of it" while acknowledging that a point away from home in the Premier League remains a positive result.

Meanwhile, Hull manager Sergej Jakirovic admitted disappointment regarding the final stages of the match. "We should have controlled the last 20 minutes better... but if you cannot win, at least don't lose," Jakirovic said, addressing his side's nearly two-month wait for a victory.

Verification and Details

Observers looking to verify match statistics, official referee decisions, and league standings can consult the Premier League's official website or major sports broadcasting networks reporting on the 2026/27 season fixtures.