Hull City secures 2-0 win over Manchester United in Premier League opener
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 1:50 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Hull City marked their return to the Premier League by defeating Manchester United 2-0 on August 22, 2026. Semi Ajayi opened the scoring in the 38th minute, followed by a goal from Nobel Mendy, who netted on his debut. Despite having 72% possession, United failed to capitalize on their chances, with Hull keeper Konstantinos Tzolakis making five important saves. This match is significant as it is Hull's first win against United since 1974 and marks United's first loss to a promoted team on opening day in their history.
- •Hull City returns to the Premier League after nine years away.
- •Ajayi and Mendy score for Hull in their home win.
- •Manchester United had 21 attempts but struggled for clear chances.
- •This is Hull's first league win against United since 1974.
- •United manager Michael Carrick faces criticism after the disappointing opening match.
- 7:00 PMBBC Sport — Hull shock Man Utd with dream Premier League return
- 4:25 PMYahoo Sports — Hull City 2-0 Manchester United: Tigers Stun United on Dream Premier League Return
- 1:50 PMYahoo Sports — Hull stun Man Utd in dream Premier League return
"Hull City marked their long-awaited return to the Premier League in sensational fashion as Sergej Jakirovic’s side secured a memorable 2-0 victory over Manchester United at the MKM Stadium.Back in t...
"Hull City stun Manchester United on a dream return to the Premier League after nine years away with a first ever top-flight win against their shell-shocked visitors.
"Watch highlights as Hull City make a dream start to their return to the Premier League, beating Manchester United 2-0 on the opening weekend at the MKM Stadium.
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External links- BBC SportAug 22, 2026, 7:00 PMHull shock Man Utd with dream Premier League return
Watch highlights as Hull City make a dream start to their return to the Premier League, beating Manchester United 2-0 on the opening weekend at the MKM Stadium.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 4:25 PMHull City 2-0 Manchester United: Tigers Stun United on Dream Premier League Return
Hull City marked their long-awaited return to the Premier League in sensational fashion as Sergej Jakirovic’s side secured a memorable 2-0 victory over Manchester United at the MKM Stadium.Back in t...
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 1:50 PMHull stun Man Utd in dream Premier League return
Hull City stun Manchester United on a dream return to the Premier League after nine years away with a first ever top-flight win against their shell-shocked visitors.
- Sky Sports—Hull stun Man Utd in perfect Premier League return
Highlights from the Premier League match between Hull and Manchester United.
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