Which team did Hull City defeat 2–0 on the opening Saturday of the 2026–27 Premier League season?

Hull City defeated Manchester United 2–0 on the opening Saturday of the 2026–27 Premier League season.

The match was played at MKM Stadium on 22 August 2026, marking Hull’s return to the Premier League after a nine-year absence. It was also Hull’s first top-flight league victory over Manchester United since 1974, when both clubs were competing in the old Second Division.

Semi Ajayi opened the scoring in the 17th minute, and Nobel Mendy added the second goal shortly before half-time. Mendy’s goal came on his debut for Hull, making the result even more memorable for the returning club.

Manchester United began the campaign under manager Michael Carrick after finishing third in the previous season. Their defeat was described as a major opening-weekend setback, while Hull became one of two promoted sides to win on the first Saturday. The other was Ipswich Town, who beat Sunderland 2–1.