MK Dons V City: Tiger's go Top.

Hull City are now top of League One after a 3-1 win at Milton Keynes Dons.

City had an early opportunity in the 3rd minute when Hakeeb Adelakun's effort went over the bar. The hosts had a chance of their own in the 6th minute as Stephen Walker put his shot wide. The Tigers took the lead in the 8th minute thanks to an effort from Josh Magennis as he met Josh Emmanuel's cross and placed the ball in the bottom left corner of the net.

MK Dons soon equalised in the 11th minute when Stephen Walker slotted home after he was gifted the ball from a sloppy defensive error by the City defence.

City immediately restored their lead in the 12th minute when Callum Elder made a great run down the left wing and passed the ball to Josh Magennis who fired home to bag his second goal of the game.

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The hosts then created a number of opportunities. Cameron Jerome saw his header saved by Matt Ingram whilst Scott Fraser hit a shot which went over the bar. Ingram made another save to prevent Stephen Walker from bagging a brace.

City then had a few half chances with a couple of those falling to Hakeeb Adelakun. The hosts almost equalised for a second time in the 35th minute as Stephen Walker was denied a second goal of the game by a good save from City goalkeeper Matt Ingram.

Matthew Sorinola had an effort for MK Dons in the 42nd minute which was off target. Meanwhile, Hakeeb Adelakun had another half chance for the Tigers in the 44th minute which sailed over the bar.

The hosts threatened in the 53rd minute as Reece Burke made an important tackle to halt Cameron Jerome's run. City increased their lead in the 76th minute when two subs combined as James Scott's header went into the back of the net off the post as he latched onto a Tom Eaves header.

The Tigers nearly added a fourth goal straight away as James Scott's attempted pass to Tom Eaves was intercepted by the MK Dons defence. The hosts attempted to pull a goal back as the game drew to a close. Matthew Sorinola had another chance in the 89th minute which was saved by Matt Ingram.

City are now top of League One after this win and are two points clear of 3rd placed Ipswich Town. The Tigers also have one game in hand on the sides below them.

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