: Entering the match as a substitute in the 76th minute, Liverpool loanee Lewis Koumas made an immediate impact, sliding home the winner in the 81st minute after neat play from Kyle Joseph and Amir Hadžiahmetović.

: Earlier in the season, Blackburn Rovers dominated the reverse fixture with a 3-0 win , featuring goals from Ryan Hedges, Yuki Ohashi, and Todd Cantwell.

Blackburn Rovers Sat, Jan 31 Championship L. Koumas (81') Hull City secured a crucial against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park on January 31, 2026, thanks to a late debut goal from loan signing Lewis Koumas . Match Highlights & Key Moments

: Hull City progressed to the fourth round after a tense penalty shootout victory (4-3) following a goalless draw at the MKM Stadium.

The two sides have faced off multiple times this season with varying results:

: The win marked Hull's fourth consecutive victory , propelling them to 3rd place in the Championship standings as of late January 2026.

: The defeat extended Blackburn’s winless run to eight matches, leaving them in the relegation zone (22nd) at the time of the fixture.

Catch the defining moments of these clashes, including the Koumas debut goal and the dramatic FA Cup shootout: