[8] On 31 March 2012, during a match against Coventry City, captain Jack Hobbs suffered a rupture to his anterior cruciate ligament, an injury which at the time was set to keep him out of action for up to eight months.

[11] On 1 May 2012, in a statement by club owners Assem and Ehab Allam, it was confirmed that a consultancy agreement with Adam Pearson had been terminated.

[12] A week later, Barmby was sacked as manager after publicly criticising the club's owners in an interview given to a local newspaper.

[16] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Hull City enter the competition at the third round proper stage with matches taking place in early January 2012.

[77] The draw for the fourth round took place the following day and Hull were drawn at home against League Two newcomers Crawley Town.

[112] Robert Koren was voted as the Player of the Season, closely followed by James Chester, with Jack Hobbs taking third place.