Stoke City have got a player on their hands in Bosun Lawal and there aren’t many midfielders like him in the Championship, says his old boss Charlie Adam.

Not only did Stoke concede three goals in the second period, they also created just 0.28 xG compared to Hull's 1.49, created less big chances, and had fewer accurate passes, interceptions and blocks than their opponents, according to Fotmob.

Follow live coverage as Stoke City face Hull City in the Championship today. An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

New Stoke City head coach Narcis Pelach blamed fatigue - and the referee - for suffering a 3-1 defeat to Hull City on Friday night. The Spaniard took charge of his first game as Potters boss after replacing Steven Schumacher on Wednesday and got off to a flying start when Ben Wilmot powered in a header after half an hour.

Narcis Pelach has made two changes to the Stoke City starting XI from the last league game as he takes charge for the first time. Jordan Thompson and Lewis Koumas come into the team against Hull in place of Sol Sidibe and injured Lynden Gooch, with Andrew Moran believed to suffered from illness in the last couple of days.

Alex Burgess talking to Tim Walter after the game.

Hull City fought back in the second half to defeat Stoke City on the road after Ben Wilmot had given the home side the lead.