What was the final score of Hull City versus Manchester United in the 2026–27 opener?

Hull City defeated Manchester United 2–0 in the 2026–27 Premier League opening round. The match took place at MKM Stadium on Saturday 22 August 2026, with Hull making a winning return to the division.

The result was notable because Hull had just come up from the Championship through the play-offs, while Manchester United were one of the league’s most historically successful clubs. Hull’s victory gave them three points and a positive start to their first Premier League campaign since 2016–17.

This scoreline is separate from the other promoted teams’ opening results. Arsenal beat Coventry City 3–0, Ipswich Town defeated Sunderland 2–1, and Hull’s 2–0 win was the only opening-round victory by a promoted club without conceding. It is also different from Manchester City’s 2–1 comeback against Bournemouth, another match from the same round.