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Hull City 3-1 Southampton: Sergej Jakirovic applauds ‘fighter’ Oli McBurnie

Sergej Jakirovic praised striker Oli McBurnie after his team brushed aside struggling Southampton at the MKM Stadium.

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The LeaguePaper Team
21 September 2025

Oli McBurnie enjoys his clincher for Hull City

By Stephen Marshall

HULL CITY 3
Joseph 22, Lundstram 59, McBurnie 70

SOUTHAMPTON 1
Armstrong 90+5

STAR MAN
McBURNIE Hull City

Sergej Jakirovic praised striker Oli McBurnie after his team brushed aside struggling Southampton at the MKM Stadium.
The Scotland forward scored and had an assist as the Tigers climbed the Championship table with their second victory of the season.
Kyle Joseph scored his first home goal for the Tigers to give them a first-half lead.
John Lundstram volleyed in a second on the hour before McBurnie sealed the win with 20 minutes to go.
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