Which club did Hull City beat 2–0 on its return to the Premier League in 2026–27?

Hull City beat Manchester United 2–0 on its return to the Premier League in 2026–27.

The match was played at the MKM Stadium on Saturday 22 August 2026. Hull had returned to the top flight after a nine-year absence, so the fixture was a landmark occasion for the club and its supporters.

Semi Ajayi opened the scoring in the 17th minute, and Nobel Mendy added a second before half-time. Mendy’s goal came on his Hull debut, making the moment especially memorable for the club-record signing.

The victory was Hull’s first top-flight win over Manchester United. It was also their first league win against United since 1974, when both clubs were competing in the old Second Division. Manchester United therefore began the season with a surprise defeat against one of the promoted sides.