Stoke City supporters were haunted by familiar complaints as Stoke City let an encouraging start be overtaken by an infuriating collapse against Hull. Here are the talking points from the bet 365 Stadium and Narcis Pelach’s first game as Stoke head coach.

Not only did Stoke concede three goals in the second period, they also created just 0.28 xG compared to Hull's 1.49, created less big chances, and had fewer accurate passes, interceptions and blocks than their opponents, according to Fotmob.

New Stoke City head coach Narcis Pelach blamed fatigue - and the referee - for suffering a 3-1 defeat to Hull City on Friday night. The Spaniard took charge of his first game as Potters boss after replacing Steven Schumacher on Wednesday and got off to a flying start when Ben Wilmot powered in a header after half an hour.

News, action and reaction as it happens from the bet365 Stadium as Stoke City take on Hull in the Championship in Narcis Pelach's first game as head coach

Stoke City and Hull City are set to kick off another weekend of Championship action. It may not sound like the most glamorous of Championship fixtures but there is plenty of intrigue surrounding this clash under the lights.

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