Manchester United visited Hull City in the first Saturday match of the 2026–27 Premier League opening round.
The fixture was played at the MKM Stadium on Saturday 22 August 2026. Hull City won 2–0, producing a memorable result in their first Premier League match after returning to the division.
Hull were one of three promoted clubs in the 2026–27 Premier League, alongside Coventry City and Ipswich Town. Their promotion ended a nine-year absence from England’s top flight.
Manchester United’s defeat was one of the opening round’s notable results because it came against a newly promoted side. The match was scheduled as the first Saturday lunchtime fixture, following Arsenal’s Friday-night opener.