Hull City have had a difficult start to the season having faced Chelsea and Tottenham already, so this tie will be a welcome distraction from trying to survive in the Premier League. Manager Phil Brown had suffered frustration in the transfer market this summer, but in recent weeks players have started to flood in to the KC Stadium. They completed the signing of Reading winger Stephen Hunt, Stoke midfielder Seyi Olofinjana and striker Kamel Ghilas from Celta Vigo.
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The City boss is also waiting for international clearance for USA international striker Jozy Altidore to make his first appearance; if he does appear against the Shrimpers then he could be key to a Hull victory. Hull have received bad news in that captain Ian Ashbee will be out injured for up to nine months, after a cruciate ligament injury.
League One Southend will be looking to shock Premier League Hull, as they aim to progress to the third round of the Carling Cup. Their manager Steve Tilson has been linked with the vacant Norwich City job, but the former Shrimpers centre-back has stated that he is happy at the club and doesn’t wish to move elsewhere.
Striker Lee Barnard has started the season in good form and could be the player to pierce the Hull City defence. Veteran Dougie Freedman is also a player that can pose an attacking threat. He’s a strong and experienced striker, who can cause any defence problems.
You can watch Hull v Southend live by joining us at , the home of live Carling Cup streaming. By registering with us you will have full access to our exclusive member’s area, were you can watch all the Carling Cup action live. Hull will be looking for a morale boosting victory when they host Southend on Tuesday in the second round of the Carling Cup.
Southend face Hull at the KC Stadium looking for a shock second round victory in the Carling Cup. Hull and Southend go head to head at the KC Stadium on Tuesday in the second round of the Carling Cup.
