Which team did Hull City face in its first match of the 2026–27 Premier League season?

Hull City faced Manchester United in its first match of the 2026–27 Premier League season.

The match was played at Hull’s MKM Stadium on Saturday 22 August 2026. It was the first Saturday lunchtime fixture of the new campaign and paired a newly promoted home side with one of England’s most recognizable clubs.

Hull City won 2–0, making the fixture one of the opening weekend’s notable results. The victory gave Hull three points and a clean sheet in their return to the Premier League.

Manchester City appeared elsewhere in the opening round, hosting Bournemouth on Sunday. That similar name is a common source of confusion: Hull City played Manchester United, not Manchester City.