The Clarets put in a poor performance, reminiscent of the New Years Day defeat at Blackpool, as first half goals from Frazier Campbell and Ricard Garcia had the Tigers the spoils.

But the game will be remembered by the actions os referee Mike Riley, who sends off two players from each side during a crazy six minute spell towards the end of the second half.

Campbell gave Hull the lead after a quarter of an hour, as his tame shot squeezed under the body of Brian Jensen and rolled over the line.

And it was 2-0 when Garcia's thunderous effort from 40 yards beat Jensen, as it arrowed into the top corner.

The win was nothing more than the home side deserved, as Burnley were outfought in every department.

But the game turned nasty when Steven Caldwell and Caleb Folan clashed in the Burnley box, with Folan handed a straight red for an alleged elbow.

Caldwell was also booked for his part in the incident, and within minutes, he had received his second yellow card, thus following Folan down the tunnel.

And in another off the ball incident, this time in the Hull box, Jay-Jay Okocha was brandished with a straight red card after a clash with Joey Gudjonsson, with the Icelandic international following him off the field after also being sent off.

But as it was, Burnley lost the game in the opening half hour, as their play-off hopes suffered a major setback.

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CLOCKWATCH

3 mins: A mistake at the back lets Hull mount an attack, but when the ball lands at the feet of Jay-Jay Okocha, he cuts inside before shooting wide of the near post.

6 mins: This time is it Hull who make a defensive howler, as Andy Dawson's indecision lets in Wade Elliott, but with Ade Akinbiyi unmarked in the middle, Elliott shoots high and wide.

7 mins: Hull have a great chance to take the lead, but Frazier Campbell shoots wide from close range after a tussle between Caleb Folan and Steven Caldwell.

12 mins: Jay-Jay Okocha has another effort from a free kick on the corner of the area, but the ball sails just over and lands on the roof of the net.

14 mins: GOAL!! Frazier Campbell cuts inside on his right foot, and unleashes s a low shot which Brian Jensen gets down to, but the ball squirms under his body and rolls over the line, despite Jensen's best efforts to retrieve the ball. Hull 1-0 Burnley.

22 mins: Jay-Jay Okocha's delightful ball through for Frazier Campbell beats the offside trap, but after Campbell bears down on goal, he drags his shot wide of the far post.

25 mins: Burnley produce their best move of the match as Andrew Cole holds the ball up on the edge of the area before laying the ball off for James O'Connor to run onto, but he shoots wide.

28 mins: Brian Jensen's long kick hits Ade Akinbiyi on the back, but lands nicely atthe feet of Andrew Cole, but he can only shoot high and wide into the fans behind the goal.

29 mins: GOAL!! Richard Garcia picks the ball up fully 40 yards from goal, and unleashes a ferocious shot which arrows into the top corner, beating a full length Brian Jensen. Hull 2-0 Burnley.

31 mins: Burnley's defence is sliced open once again as Caleb Folan bears down on goal, but Brian Jensen produces a good piece of goalkeeping, diving at the feet of Folan just as he looks set to pull the trigger.

37 mins: Caleb Folan again races clear of the Burnley defence, but Brian Jensen comes out to smother the danger.

Half-Time: Hull 2-0 Burnley.

47 mins: Wade Elliott's ball into the box is met by Kyle Lafferty, but when his effort is blocked, Ade Akinbiyi has a go before James O'Connor shoots over the top via the aid of a deflection.

56 mins: Joey Gudjonsson is fouled on the edge of the area, but David Unsworth's set piece sails high and wide, failing to trouble Boaz Myhill.

62 mins: Caleb Folan is fouled on the right flank by Clarke Carlisle, just outside the area, but Andy Dawson's fierce free kick is well saved low down to his right by Brian Jensen.

70 mins: An off the ball incident involving Caleb Folan and Steven
Caldwell sees Caldwell fall to the floor, and Folan receive a straight red card, with Caldwell brandished with a yellow.

72 mins: Hull threaten a quick breakaway, and after Caldwell hauls back a Hull player, he receives his second yellow card in as many minutes, and is handed his marching orders as well.

75 mins: Andrew Cole's instinctive header is turned onto the bar by Hull keeper Boaz Myill.

76 mins: Another clash in the Hull area sees Jay-Jay Okocha given a straight red card for an incident with Joey Gudjonsson, and within seconds, Gudjonsson is also sent off for a second yellow card.

Full-Time: Hull 2-0 Burnley.

Hull: Myhill, Ricketts, Turner, Brown, Dawson, Garcia (Marney 82), Ashbee, Okocha, Pedersen (Walton 90), Folan, Campbell (France 80).
Subs: Tyler (GK), Clement.

Burnley: Jensen, Alexander, Caldwell, Carlisle, Unsworth, Unsworth, Elliott, McCann (Gudjonsson 34), J. O'Connor (Randall 71), Lafferty (Blake 54), Cole, Akinbiyi.
Subs: Kiraly (GK), Varga.

Attendance: 15,838

Referee: Mike Riley (West Yorkshire)