Brentford's unbeaten run comes to an end at Hull

Brentford's run of victories away from home came to an end as Hull showed why they will be in the end of season play-offs.

The Bees produced a creditable performance but for some players, it looked like the travel, on top of a hard fought win at MK Dons, was a bridge too far.

Harlee Dean's own goal after half an hour was followed by Mo Diame's strike just before half-time as the Tigers, who had made seven changes, claimed the win.

Brentford made three changes of their own with John Swift returning to the side for the first time in over a month, replacing Konstantin Kerschbaumer. Josh Clarke replaced Maxime Colin and Marco Djuricin came in for the injured Lasse Vibe.

Hull were the better side from the off and seemed to be able to repel anything the Bees threw at them; they were limited to long-range Djuricin efforts.

The Tigers were causing problems with their diagonal passes and this led to the first goal as Clarke was caught out of position.

Andy Robertson was able to put a vicious ball into the box with Dean could only turn into his own net.

Hull had a chance to double their lead seven minutes later as Alex Bruce felt Jake Bidwell's arm on him and collapsed to the ground.

However, David Button guessed correctly and turned Adama Diomande's spot-kick away.

This didn't give Brentford the spark they needed and the Tigers made the game safe before half-time as a ball across from the right flank was turned in by Diame after Button had saved the original shot.

Brentford lacked the pace to cause Hull problems on the counter and the ponderous ways meant Jakupovic had a second half to relax in.

When they did get a set piece around the area, including when Clarke was fouled on the edge of the box, the delivery was not up to the required standard.

There was more concern for Brentford as captain Jake Bidwell was forced off; meaning his bid of playing every league minute was ended.

The only time it was was when Sam Saunders, on as a substitute, curled an effort just wide of Jakupovic's goal but that was as close as the Bees would come.