The Newcastle striker is on loan at Stoke until the summer, then will sign a deal at the club when the season closes.
The Potters play relegated Colchester and are three points clear of the Tigers after they beat Bristol City 2-1 at the Britannia Stadium and Hull lost 2-0 at Sheffield United.
Ameobi: "There's no easy games, they will be playing for pride but we are playing for something far greater.
"We have to make sure that what we bring is more than what they produce.
"It was a perfect end to our preparations for what was a massive game," said Ameobi.
"The boys showed all the determination and belief you need to get into the Premier League."