How they rated
DILLON PHILLIPS
Had a few problems with his distribution and wasn’t always in complete control of his area. But made one tremendous save from Keane Lewis-Potter in the second half.
CODY DRAMEH
Had little opportunity to showcase his talents, really, and was really tested defensively. Solid outing but nothing more.
ADEN FLINT
Had one or two scary moments and didn’t cover himself in glory for the first goal. Some poor distribution from the stand-in skipper, too, but did really well to get his goal at the end.
OLIVER DENHAM
Considering it was his first Championship start, the 19-year-old acquitted himself very well. Confident on the ball and safe enough at the back.
MARK MCGUINNESS
A howler for the first goal, selling Phillips short with his back pass. Also mis-hit his clearance leading to Hull’s second. Hauled off at half- time.
RYAN
Had to employ a lot of his defensive nous early on as the visitors were cut open. Neat and tidy enough of the ball, as we’ve come to expect.
JOEL WINTLE BAGAN
Didn’t show too much in attack and was skinned once or twice in defence. If he is to play that wing-back role he must offer more in attack and display more confidence.
MARK HARRIS
Just didn’t happen for him. Ran down blind alleys and was dispossessed too easily. Had one low shot saved in the second half.
ISAAK DAVIES
Struggled to get in behind and cause havoc, he just couldn’t quite get the service. A little more involved after the break but just didn’t have his usual zip
UCHE IKPEAZU
Was a real presence for Cardiff, which they sorely needed. Had one spectacular overhead kick denied by a diving Matt Ingram. Hooked at half-time.
STAR MAN: WILL VAULKS
Another tenacious display from the midfielder at the heart of proceedings. Kept things ticking over nicely in the absence of Joe Ralls.