The Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson’s first-half error helped boost Hull’s survival chances with a hard-earned 1-0 win at the Stadium of Light. Patterson flapped Joe Gelhardt’s corner in the 18th minute into his own net, putting Hull on course for a fourth win from their last five away matches.

Sunderland, who struggled to get into their rhythm after losing at promotion rivals Leeds on Monday, could not find a way back and slipped to consecutive defeats for the first time this season.

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