David Akintola was the hero as Hull City defeated Sheffield United 1-0 in their Sky Bet Championship clash at the MKM Stadium on Saturday, reports Completesports.com.

Akintola’s goal came on the half-hour mark when his back-post effort from Lewie Coyle’s cross took a sizeable deflection off Chiedozie Ogbene into the far corner.

It was the 29-year-old’s first goal of the season for Hull City.

Akintola, who has made seven league appearances for the Tigers was replaced by Matt Crooks two minutes after the hour mark.

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His compatriot, Semi Ajayi also featured in the keenly contested encounter.

Ajayi made his return from injury against the Blades.

The centre-back, who took the place of Oliver McBurnie eight minutes from time conceded a penalty two minutes from time.

Goalkeeper Ivor Pandur however guessed correctly to keep out Harrison Burrows’ tame effort.