Hull City came from behind to earn their maiden victory of the season and a long overdue first for new manager Tim Walter with a 3-1 win over Stoke at the Bet365 Stadium.

Tim Walter admitted Hull City's response to falling a goal behind at Stoke City was crucial to their terrific comeback victory. Regan Slater slammed in a second for the second season in a row, but were a goal down after half-an-hour when Ben Wilmot headed the hosts in front.

Hull boss Tim Walter hailed the character of his side after seeing them come from a goal down to earn their first win of the season at Stoke. Ben Wilmot opened the scoring in the first half before goals from Kasey Palmer,

After sharing the spoils against Bristol City, Plymouth Argyle and Millwall to begin the campaign, defeats to Leeds United and the Blades leave the Humberside outfit in the bottom three in the early stages of the season, with only Portsmouth and Cardiff City the other sides yet to secure a win.

Hull City will hope for a repeat of the result on their last trip to the Potteries when they take on Stoke City at the bet365 Stadium this evening. Almost 12 months ago, City were 3-1 winners against the Potters as Liam Rosenior's side notched up a third successive away victory,

Tim Walter looks to be firmly in the sack race at Hull City following a poor start to the season. The Tigers narrowly missed out on the play-offs last campaign, but under Walter, they occupy a spot inside the relegation zone.