Manchester United falls 2-0 to Hull City in Premier League opener
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 1:53 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
In their first match of the 2026-27 Premier League, Manchester United lost 2-0 to newly promoted Hull City. Goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy in the first half, both from set pieces, secured the win for Hull. United dominated possession early but struggled defensively against Hull's set-piece tactics. As favorites to contend for the title, this defeat marks a significant setback for manager Michael Carrick's side. United's next match is against Ipswich Town at Old Trafford.
- •Hull scored both goals in the first half.
- •Ajayi netted the opener in the 17th minute.
- •Mendy added a second goal before halftime.
- •United played well but struggled with set pieces.
- •Next, United faces Ipswich Town at home.
- 2:30 PMESPN — Man United fall to shock Hull defeat in PL opener
- 1:32 PMYahoo Sports — Manchester United shocked by newly promoted Hull City on opening day
- 1:32 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Man United stung by a promoted side, nightmare start!
"It’s only the second match of the 2026-27 Premier League season, and we already have one of the biggest upsets of the campaign: Manchester United brought down by newly promoted Hull City… by a two...
"Manchester United conceded two goals from set pieces and were beaten 2-0 by newly promoted Hull City as the 2026-27 Premier League season kicked off on Saturday.
"Manchester United fell to a shocking 2-0 defeat to newly promoted Hull City in their first match of the 2026-27 Premier League.
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External links- ESPNAug 22, 2026, 2:30 PMMan United fall to shock Hull defeat in PL opener
Manchester United fell to a shocking 2-0 defeat to newly promoted Hull City in their first match of the 2026-27 Premier League.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 1:32 PMManchester United shocked by newly promoted Hull City on opening day
Manchester United conceded two goals from set pieces and were beaten 2-0 by newly promoted Hull City as the 2026-27 Premier League season kicked off on Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 1:32 PM🚨 Man United stung by a promoted side, nightmare start!
It’s only the second match of the 2026-27 Premier League season, and we already have one of the biggest upsets of the campaign: Manchester United brought down by newly promoted Hull City… by a two...
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