Town started well but struggled to create chances once Keane Lewis-Potter and George Honeyman gave Hull a 2-0 half-time lead. Who provided the positives and who had a tough afternoon at the PTS? Find out with our player ratings...

5. Joseph Mills
His free-kick was well-struck but straight at Ingram, Town's only shot on target during the 95 minutes. Caught the wrong side of Honeyman when Hull's skipper scored the crucial second goal... 5.5 Photo: Pete Norton

6. Mark Marshall
Wasn't afforded the space or freedom he enjoyed last weekend and as a result Hull nullified his threat better than previous opponents... 5 Photo: Pete Norton

7. Christopher Missilou
Probably Town's best player on the day, although the only negative of his otherwise good performance was a significant one - conceding the free-kick that led to Hull's opening goal against the run of play... 6.5 CHRON STAR MAN Photo: Pete Norton

8. Ryan Watson
Harshly penalised on halfway when he seemed to win the ball, seconds later Hull made it 2-0. His exasperation at some of Young's decisions led to a yellow card for dissent... 5 Photo: Pete Norton