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Hull City hosts Manchester United in Premier League opener on Saturday

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Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Hull City hosts Manchester United in Premier League opener on Saturday

Summary

Hull City will face Manchester United on August 22 at the KCOM Stadium as part of the Premier League opening round. Hull City comes off a 0-0 pre-season draw against Nice, while Manchester United lost 2-4 to Milan in their last match. This marks Hull City’s sixth season in the Premier League, contrasting Manchester United's 104th. Historically, Manchester United holds an advantage in head-to-head encounters, winning 21 of 32 matches. The match is set to kick off at 12:30 and will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1.

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By the Numbers

•Hull City marks their sixth season in the Premier League.
•Last match resulted in a 0-0 draw for Hull City against Nice.
•Manchester United suffered a 2-4 defeat to Milan in pre-season.
•The previous encounter between Hull and United ended in a 0-0 draw.
•Manchester United leads the head-to-head record with 21 wins.

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Hull City host Manchester United this Saturday at the KCOM Stadium for round one of the Premier League. Hull City mark their 6th participation in the competition, whilst Manchester United go into thei...
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