Hull vs Sunderland live: What time does it start, where can I watch it, what TV channel is it on?

Follow the latest from the Premier League clash at the KCOM Stadium

Sunderland ran out 3-0 winners over Hull when the two met at the Stadium of Light in November (Getty)

Hull sit just two points above the relegation zone and have the chance to pull away from the trailing Swansea, who feature in Saturday’s late fixture against Everton, by beating Sunderland on Saturday.

Marco Silva has worked wonders at the Tigers, rescuing them from obscurity with a string of impressive results including vital wins over fellow strugglers Middlesbrough and Swansea.

Sunderland are already relegated and are therefore playing for nothing but their futures, if owner Ellis Short has not decided who he will axe over the summer.

The managerial situation is also unclear, with David Moyes admitting his future is in the balance until he holds discussions with directors once the season finishes.

If nothing else, he will be keen to salvage his reputation, which has been damaged having failed to keep Sunderland up.

Live...

What time does it start?

The match kicks off at 3pm on Saturday 6 May.

Where can I watch it?

It will not be televised live.

Highlights will be shown on BBC1 at 10.20pm.

Prediction

If Hull perform to their potential, they should come away with all three points. Sunderland’s only real threat is England striker Jermain Defoe, who has netted 14 times despite his teammate’s struggles this season and if Hull can contain him, the visitors’ defence can be got at.

Silva will be without Will Keane, Ryan Mason, David Meyler and Omar Elabdellaoui while Greg Luer and Brian Lenihan are doubtful. Moyes’ squad have suffered with injury all season and are currently without Paddy McNair, Bryan Oviedo and Jan Kirchoff, while Darren Gibson, Lee Cattermole and Billy Jones are major doubts for the trip to the KCOM.

It is far from the most glamorous tie of the weekend but the game is of huge significance to Hull. If they are to survive, it will have been one of the most impressive managerial turnarounds in recent memory considering Marco Silva has had limited time to save his depleted squad.

It’s a big game for…

Harry Maguire: The centre back has had a brilliant season at the heart of the Hull defence and will be looking to continue that form. Sunderland have been awful all season but their one shining light is Jermain Defoe, who Maguire will have to keep quiet. If he does, Hull will be confident of having too much for the visitors in this must win game.

Best stat…

There have been seven red cards in this fixture in the 12 meetings since 2006, including two in one game on consecutive occasions in 2009/10 and 2013/14

Remember when…

Sunderland beat Hull 0-1 at the KC Stadium in the 2006/07 Championship campaign. Phil Parkinson’s Hull had won just two league games all season and an injury time goal from Ross Wallace was enough to secure the win, yet the striker was then sent off for removing his shirt in the celebration, much to manager Roy Keane’s displeasure.

Player to watch...

Jermain Defoe: We all know what he is capable of, but this is a particularly interesting situation because the striker will be leaving relegated Sunderland this summer. He is not one to give up anyway, but also has the opportunity to put himself in the shop window for any clubs who aren’t already interested in signing him. He is Sunderland’s only realistic chance of grabbing a goal and will not be short of suitors when the transfer window opens.

Past three meetings…

Sunderland 3 Hull City 0
Premier League, November 2016

Hull City 1 Sunderland 1
Premier League, March 2015

Sunderland 1 Hull City 3
Premier League, December 2014

Form

Hull City: WLLWD

Sunderland: LLDLL

Odds

Provided by 888 Sport

Hull to win: 4/9

Sunderland to win: 13/2

Draw: 7/2

[6 May 2017 14:29 · Joe Miles]

Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of today's Premier League action. 

Hull City host Sunderland, Watford travel to Leicester, Bournemouth take on Stoke at Dean Court and last not least, Burnley welcome West Brom to Turf Moor. 

All this action kicks off at 15:00. Stay tuned for all of the build up, team news and live coverage of the action. 

[6 May 2017 14:31 · Joe Miles]

Team news: Bournemouth vs Stoke City 

[6 May 2017 14:32 · Joe Miles]

Team news: Burnley vs West Brom

[6 May 2017 14:33 · Joe Miles]

Team news: Leicester City vs Watford 

[6 May 2017 14:34 · Joe Miles]

Team news: Hull City vs Sunderland 

[6 May 2017 14:51 · Joe Miles]

Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has enjoyed playing in the Champions League this season and does not think he will have to leave the club to repeat the experience. The Premier League champions reached the quarter-finals of the competition at the first attempt but a disappointing domestic campaign means there will be no continental football for them next season. 

[6 May 2017 15:01 · Joe Miles]

The 15:00 kick-off's are just kicking off, so stay tuned for live updates from all of the fixtures.

[6 May 2017 15:05 · Joe Miles]

HULL CITY 0 - 0 SUNDERLAND

The home side have been under the cosh from the off, with The Black Cats dominating so far. 

The ball flies into the danger zone, but George Honeyman fails to hit the target with an unmarked header from 12-yards. 

[6 May 2017 15:06 · Joe Miles]

LEICESTER CITY 0 - 0 WATFORD

The Foxes go short with a corner kick to Albrighton, but his delivery into the box flies just over the head of Benalouane at the far post. 

[6 May 2017 15:09 · Joe Miles]

BURNLEY 0 - 0 WEST BROM

Boyd cleverly finds Barnes, who goes for goal from close range, but the strike fails to trouble Foster.