Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink eased the pressure on Hull City manager Phil Brown as his stoppage-time strike secured the win against ten-man Stoke City.
Seyi Olofinjana has left Stoke City to join Hull City, who have also announced the signing of Jozy Altidore subject to him obtaining a work permit.
Johan Elmander was the star of the show as Bolton Wanderers welcomed Stoke City back into the top flight after a long absence with a 3-1 defeat.
