Belloumi rescues Hull as Everton stay unbeaten after four-goal thriller

Hull City and Everton shared the points in a breathless 2-2 draw at the MKM Stadium on Sunday, 11 October 2026, after four goals arrived in a lively second half. Substitute Mohamed Belloumi struck in the 74th minute to preserve Hull’s unbeaten home record since returning to the Premier League and keep Everton’s unbeaten league start intact.

Four goals after the break

Hull took the lead shortly after half-time when Joe Gelhardt pounced on a mistake by Everton right-back Ainsley Maitland-Niles, then calmly lifted his finish beyond Jordan Pickford. Reports differed slightly on the timing, placing the goal in the 48th or 49th minute.

Maitland-Niles made amends seven minutes later, delivering a precise cross for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to head home Everton’s equaliser. It was the first goal Hull had conceded at the MKM Stadium this season, after an earlier Brennan Johnson effort had been ruled out for offside following a video assistant referee review.

Everton moved in front midway through the half. Thierno Barry, who had missed several opportunities—including a clear chance from close range—finally finished after Dewsbury-Hall took advantage of a loose pass from Sorba Thomas and played him through.

Hull answered six minutes later. Elliot Stroud and Belloumi combined after both had come on as substitutes, and Belloumi beat Pickford with a low left-footed shot to secure a point for the hosts.

Everton waste chances but keep their run going

Everton had threatened before the interval, but Johnson’s apparent opener was disallowed after the VAR check found him offside. Hull also had chances to take control, with James Tarkowski clearing a Gelhardt effort off the line before the break.

The draw extends Hull’s strong home run since their return to the top flight, while Everton leave with their unbeaten Premier League record preserved despite letting their lead slip. Both sides contributed to a dramatic second half in which the lead changed hands before Belloumi’s late intervention settled the contest.