Which two players scored Hull City’s goals against Manchester United on the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend?

Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy scored Hull City’s goals against Manchester United on the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.

Hull City defeated Manchester United 2–0 at the MKM Stadium on Saturday, 22 August 2026. The victory was a dream return to the Premier League for Hull, who had been away from the top flight for nine years.

Ajayi opened the scoring in the first half, and Nobel Mendy added the second. Both goals came from defenders, making Hull’s success especially striking. Manchester United could not respond despite introducing Marcus Rashford as a second-half substitute.

The result gave Hull their first top-flight victory over Manchester United. It was also Manchester United’s fourth opening-weekend defeat in seven seasons and their first Matchweek 1 league loss to a promoted team. Hull’s win formed part of a strong opening Saturday for newly promoted clubs.