Hull City began the 2026–27 Premier League with a 2–0 win over Manchester United.
The result came on Saturday, 22 August 2026, in Hull’s first league match after promotion. It was a particularly notable opening because Hull defeated Manchester United without conceding, immediately collecting three points and a positive two-goal difference.
Hull were one of three promoted clubs in the division. Coventry City opened against Arsenal and lost 3–0, while Ipswich Town beat Sunderland 2–1. Those results mean Hull were the promoted side that recorded a clean-sheet victory against a traditional major club on the opening weekend.
The question can be confused with Ipswich’s result because both promoted teams won on the same Saturday. The decisive clues are the opponent and margin: Hull faced Manchester United and won by two goals, whereas Ipswich faced Sunderland and won by one.