home win

Hull City goalkeeper Ivor Pandur is fully aware of the importance of tonight’s clash against Sheffield Wednesday at the MKM Stadium. After a disappointing 2-1 defeat to Wednesday’s reserves in the Carabao Cup earlier this season, the Tigers are eager to avoid another loss and secure just their second home win of the campaign. Following a narrow 1-0 defeat to Luton Town on Saturday, which saw Hull slip back into the relegation zone, the pressure to perform in front of their home fans has never been greater.

Pandur, who has already experienced the intensity of Yorkshire derbies this season, spoke passionately about the significance of the game, saying, “I know how big that is for the fans. One hundred per cent, making the MKM Stadium a fortress is something we owe to them. They deserve to see us perform well.” Despite being on the bench in the League Cup loss to the Owls, the Croatian stopper is excited to play in tonight’s derby and help Hull end their eight-match winless streak.