Hull City begins Premier League season facing tough expectations
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 11:01 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Hull City, coming off a sixth-place finish in the Championship, enters the Premier League season with low expectations, predicted to finish 20th by The Guardian's writers. Despite being playoff winners, their owner maintains optimism and has invested in the squad to bolster their chances. The team's performance will be closely monitored as they adapt to top-flight football. Their first match will be crucial in setting the tone for the season ahead.
- •Hull City won the Championship playoffs last season.
- •The team is predicted to finish last in the Premier League.
- •The owner's optimism includes investments into the squad.
- •Hull City has transitioned from a sixth-place finish in the Championship.
- 11:01 PMThe Guardian Sport — Premier League 2026-27 preview No 11: Hull City
"Playoff winners are expected to go back down, but their owner is optimistic and is investing in the squad Guardian writers’ predicted position: 20th (NB: this is not necessarily Louise Taylor’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips) Last season’s position: 6th (Championship) Continue reading...
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