Hull City 2-2 Ipswich: Stunning Julio Enciso strike earns visitors point as Tigers' winless run extends to seven games
Report and free match highlights as Julio Enciso's stunning strike earns Ipswich a 2-2 draw with Hull City, extending the hosts' winless run to seven games; Hull had earlier come from a goal down to lead 2-1
Saturday 31 October 2026 17:31, UK
Julio Enciso produced a moment of magic to rescue Ipswich a point in a thrilling 2-2 draw at Hull, whose wait for a Premier League victory stretched to seven games despite a spirited second-half fightback.
Ipswich had looked in control for much of the first half and deservedly led when Florentino fired home his first Premier League goal in the 22nd minute, latching on to Abdoul Ouattara's clever pass. Hull struggled to find a response before the break, failing to register a shot on target as Gary O'Neil's side dictated the tempo.
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But the hosts emerged a different proposition after the interval. Tim Iroegbunam levelled in the 58th minute, racing through from halfway after being released by Oli McBurnie before calmly slotting past Christian Walton. Hull had their tails up and completed the turnaround 10 minutes later when McBurnie curled a superb free-kick into the bottom corner - his first direct free-kick goal in the Premier League.
The game was far from over, though. Enciso had other ideas, picking up the ball outside the area before dancing through the Hull midfield and unleashing an unstoppable left-footed strike into the top corner in the 74th minute. It was a fitting finish from a player who has made a habit of shooting from distance, and his second Premier League goal of the season ensured Ipswich left with a point.
Both sides pushed for a winner in a breathless finale, but neither could find one. Ipswich have now taken eight points from losing positions in the Premier League this season - more than any other side.
For all the character shown in turning the game around, meanwhile, Sergej Jakirovic's side were left to reflect on another opportunity to end their barren spell slipping away.
More to follow...The key moments from the MKM Stadium
22: GOAL! Florentino fires Ipswich ahead with his first Premier League goal after being teed up by Ouattara.
34: GOAL DISALLOWED! Enciso's effort is ruled out for a foul on McBurnie, with VAR upholding the decision.
58: GOAL! Iroegbunam races through from halfway before slotting past Walton to bring Hull level.
68: GOAL! McBurnie completes the turnaround with a superb low free-kick into the bottom corner.
74: GOAL! Enciso produces a stunning long-range finish into the top corner to level for Ipswich.
Hull's fighting spirit is encouraging, but Jakirovic must turn promise into wins
Sky Sports' William Bitibiri:
There was plenty to admire about Hull's second-half response, but there is a nagging feeling they are in danger of letting some of that early-season goodwill slip away.
They were a different side after the break. More aggressive, more purposeful and with far greater conviction.
Tim Iroegbunam and Oli McBurnie turned the game on its head, while the latter's work rate and influence gave the hosts something to build around.
For a spell, they looked capable of securing a result that would have meant plenty.
But the concern is becoming harder to ignore. Hull have now gone seven league games without a win after taking maximum points from their first two.
Their spirited performances and promising start have bought them patience, but that will not last forever.
They cannot keep relying on character to paper over slow starts and missed opportunities.
There are positives here, certainly, but Jakirovic needs to turn them into wins before frustration starts to take hold.
