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Matt Crooks' smash-and-grab goal secured Hull a 1-0 victory at Portsmouth to match a 60-year record.

The Tigers only had two shots but made them count as Crooks capitalised on a defensive mix-up to make it five away wins in a row; the last time Hull had won as many on the road was 1966.

It also made sure they kept the pressure on the top two in the Sky Bet Championship automatic promotion race, while Pompey lost back-to-back home matches for just the third time since their return to the second tier.

The Tigers came out of the traps quickly and should have opened the scoring after 44 seconds - on a ground where they confirmed their Championship status on the final day of last season.

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A Portsmouth defending mix-up gifts Hull City a goal after Matt Crooks capitalises off the blunder.

Lewis Koumas got down the left side, after a quick turnover, and sent a low ball in the box for Joe Gelhardt, but he fired straight at Nicolas Schmid. Oli...

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