Championship round-up: Callum Robinson and Finn Azaz find the net

Hull, who had John Egan as an used substitute while his fellow Cork native Sean McLoughlin played 73 minutes, were fortunate that their relegation-rivals Stoke failed to make up any ground.

CR7: Callum Robinson scored his 12th goal of the season as Cardiff claimed a much-needed 1-0 Championship victory over fellow strugglers Hull. Pic: Hiscott/Getty Images.

Callum Robinson scored his 12th goal of the season as Cardiff claimed a much-needed 1-0 Championship victory over fellow strugglers Hull in the Welsh capital.

The Republic of Ireland striker broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute after neither side had really threatened in a cagey first half as moved Cardiff up two places in the table and six points clear of the relegation zone.