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A general view prior to kick off prior to the Premier League match between Sunderland and Fulham at the Stadium Of Light, Sunderland, UK on 30 August 2026.

ANALYSIS: Sunderland 1 Hull City 0 - Five things we learned

Sunderland are into the last 16 of the Carabao Cup, and while nobody is going to pretend Tuesday night's 1-0 victory over Hull City was a thriller, there was plenty to like about it. Régis Le Bris changed virtually the entire side, giving opportunities to players who have spent much of the season watching from the sidelines.

10.09.26, 02:17 Updated 10.09.26, 02:17 4 Minute Read

Keith Chapman

Keith Chapman

The performance was scrappy. The atmosphere never quite reached the levels you'd want for a cup night at the Stadium of Light.

But Sunderland got the job done. And, perhaps more importantly, a few players made a pretty strong argument that they deserve to be seen more often.

Here are five things that stood out.

1. Jules Ahoka was outstanding

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Keith Chapman

Keith Chapman contributed to Sunderland's matchday programme from 2001-2016. Season ticket holder and supporter for over 40 years, Keith was one of the fans in one of the fleet of taxis home from Bristol Airport organised by Niall Quinn when he was Chairman of SAFC! Has also worked as a Programme Editor for Non-League, EFL and Premier League clubs since 2014.

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