Oli McBurnie's 93rd-minute strike sealed a first home win for Sergej Jakirovic, and three points against Rovers would give City seven from a possible nine at the start of the new Championship campaign. Rovers have not had the best of starts so far losing their first two league games as well as being knocked out by Bradford City at Ewood Park.

Hull City have won three of their last four league games against Blackburn Rovers (L1), which is as many victories as across their prior 16 meetings combined (D4 L9). Blackburn Rovers have won four of their last six away league games against Hull City (L2), which is as many victories as in their prior 13 league visits.

Follow live coverage as Hull City face Blackburn Rovers in the Championship today.An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.