How they rated

LUKE SOUTHWOOD

Has been very reliable this season but made a howler for Hull’s equaliser as he spilled Mallik Wilks long shot into his net.

ANDY YIADOM

Only lasted 45 minutes before he had to be replaced by Dejan Tetek after he picked up an injury.

SCOTT DANN

Calm and composed when in possession as usual and helped to lead the back line with a competent performance in defence.

TOM HOLMES

An outstanding goal to open his Royals account. Quick thinking and brilliant execution to find the net with a bicycle kick.

BABA RAHMAN

Some nice link up play with Tom Dele-Bashiru throughout the firsthalf which helped to create chances. Exposed defensively at times.

DANNY DRINKWATER

A disappointing display from the midfielder who had a few bright moments but not enough to help create in attack.

JOSH LAURENT

Had a decent effort at goal near the end of the first-half that forced a save. Sloppy at times with his passing but provided good defensive cover.

TOM DELE-BASHIRU

Very bright going forward and forced a superb stop when he hit a thunderous effort at goal and also had some attempts later in the game.

ALEN HALILOVIC

Wasn’t able to stamp enough influence on the game when he was on the pitch and was subsequently replaced by Femi Azeez.

JOHN SWIFT

Missed a huge chance in the firsthalf when he went one-on-one with the keeper but had his shot saved. An off day for the midfielder.

ANDY CARROLL

A handful for Hull’s defenders particularly in the second-half. Was unlucky not to have been awarded a penalty.

Substitutions

Femi Azeez 6, Dejan Tetek 6