What was the result of Hull City versus Manchester United in the 2026–27 opening round?

Hull City beat Manchester United 2–0 in the 2026–27 Premier League opening round.

The match was played at Hull City’s MKM Stadium on Saturday 22 August 2026. It was the first Saturday lunchtime fixture of the new Premier League season and was Hull’s return to the top flight after a nine-year absence. Manchester United therefore began the campaign with an away defeat.

Hull were one of three promoted clubs in the 2026–27 Premier League, alongside Coventry City and Ipswich Town. Their promotion gave the club a chance to face established top-flight opposition immediately, and the 2–0 victory supplied one of the weekend’s most notable results.

The result is distinct from the opening-weekend scores involving the other promoted clubs. Coventry lost 3–0 at Arsenal, while Ipswich beat Sunderland 2–1. Hull were the only promoted side to defeat a traditional top-flight heavyweight in the round.