Aaron Connolly (centre) scored his first goals for Hull on his fourth appearance since joining on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion
Aaron Connolly scored twice and had a hand in a third as Hull City ended a three-match winless run with a victory over Queens Park Rangers.
The on-loan Brighton striker opened his account just 10 minutes into his third Championship appearance for the Tigers and added another in the second half, with Rangers defender Rob Dickie putting through his own goal in between.
The defeat stretched the west London club's run without a win to seven games, including an FA Cup exit at the hands of Fleetwood Town.
Connolly, celebrating his 23rd birthday, made the most of a chance presented to him by Cyrus Christie, the wing-back driving into the box before teeing up his team-mate for a shot that rocketed into the roof of the net.
Rangers had no response and just after the hour mark Connolly freed Ozan Tufan on the wing, and his cross - aimed at striker Oscar Estupinan - cannoned off Dickie and into the net.
Connolly grabbed his second as he raced clear of the defence to pick up a pass from Jean Michael Seri and slip his shot past Seny Dieng.
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Line-upsHull
Formation 4-4-2
1Ingram33Christie5Jones17McLoughlin3Elder7Tufan8Docherty24Seri27Slater44Connolly19Estupiñán
- 1Ingram33ChristieSubstituted forSimonsat 90'minutes5Jones17McLoughlin3Elder7TufanSubstituted forWoodsat 75'minutes8Docherty24SeriSubstituted forLongmanat 75'minutes27Slater44ConnollySubstituted forCoyleat 84'minutes19EstupiñánSubstituted forSmithat 89'minutes
Substitutes
- 2Coyle6Figueiredo15Woods16Longman22Smith32Lo-Tutala35Simons
QPR
Formation 4-2-3-1
1Dieng2Kakay4Dickie3Dunne22Paal47Iroegbunam15Field37Adomah11Roberts10Chair18Lowe
- 1Dieng2Kakay4Dickie3DunneBooked at 90mins22PaalSubstituted forClarke-Salterat 45+3'minutes47IroegbunamBooked at 40minsSubstituted forDozzellat 45'minutes15FieldSubstituted forJohansenat 75'minutes37AdomahSubstituted forArmstrongat 45'minutesBooked at 67mins11RobertsSubstituted forWillockat 79'minutes10Chair18LoweBooked at 20mins
Substitutes
- 5Clarke-Salter6Johansen7Willock13Archer16Hämäläinen17Dozzell30Armstrong
Referee:James LiningtonAttendance:16,418Match StatsHome TeamHullAway TeamQPRPossessionHome40%Away60%ShotsHome7Away5Shots on TargetHome3Away2CornersHome4Away5FoulsHome10Away8Live Text Post update
Match ends, Hull City 3, Queens Park Rangers 0.
90'+4'Full Time
Second Half ends, Hull City 3, Queens Park Rangers 0.
90'+1'Booking
Jimmy Dunne (Queens Park Rangers) is shown the yellow card.
90'Substitution
Substitution, Hull City. Xavier Simons replaces Cyrus Christie.
89'Substitution
Substitution, Hull City. Tyler Smith replaces Óscar Estupiñán.
86'Post update
Seny Dieng (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
86'Post update
Foul by Alfie Jones (Hull City).
85'Post update
Attempt saved. Greg Docherty (Hull City) header from the left side of the six yard box is saved in the top left corner. Assisted by Sean McLoughlin.
85'Post update
Corner, Hull City. Conceded by Jimmy Dunne.
84'Substitution
Substitution, Hull City. Lewie Coyle replaces Aaron Connolly.
83'Post update
Attempt blocked. Sean McLoughlin (Hull City) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ryan Longman.
82'Post update
Corner, Hull City. Conceded by Andre Dozzell.
80'Post update
Sinclair Armstrong (Queens Park Rangers) wins a free kick on the left wing.
80'Post update
Foul by Alfie Jones (Hull City).
79'Post update
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
79'Substitution
Substitution, Queens Park Rangers. Chris Willock replaces Tyler Roberts because of an injury.
78'Post update
Delay in match (Queens Park Rangers).
78'Post update
Attempt blocked. Jamal Lowe (Queens Park Rangers) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Andre Dozzell.
75'Substitution
Substitution, Hull City. Ryan Longman replaces Jean Michaël Seri.
75'Substitution
Substitution, Queens Park Rangers. Stefan Johansen replaces Sam Field.
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