- Hull City vs Man Utd preview: Get the latest team news, predicted lineups, key players, head-to-head record, kick-off details and match prediction.
Manchester United will begin their 2026-27 Premier League campaign away to newly promoted Hull City at the MKM Stadium. Michael Carrick is preparing for his first full season in charge, while Sergej Jakirović's side will be looking to mark their return to the Premier League with a major upset.
Match Information
Fixture: Hull City vs Manchester United Competition: Premier League Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026 Kick-off: 11:30 AM UTC Venue: MKM Stadium, Hull, England Teams: Hull City vs. Manchester United Match: Matchweek 1
Head-to-Head: Last 5 Meetings
The most recent five meetings have been relatively close, with Hull avoiding defeat in three of them.
1 February 2017: Manchester United 0–0 Hull City—Premier League 26 January 2017: Hull City 2–1 Manchester United—EFL Cup 10 January 2017: Manchester United 2–0 Hull City—EFL Cup 27 August 2016: Hull City 0–1 Manchester United—Premier League 24 May 2015: Hull City 0–0 Manchester United—Premier League
Last 5 records: Manchester United 2 wins, Hull City 1 win, and 2 draws. Goals: Manchester United 4, Hull City 2.
Key Players to Watch
Andrey Santos: Santos could be one of the most interesting players to watch on United's return to Premier League action. The midfielder has been brought in to provide greater protection in front of the defense, an area that has caused problems for United in recent seasons. His defensive awareness, passing, and ability to carry the ball could be important if Hull tries to press aggressively.
Mohamed Belloumi: The Algerian youngster will be key for Hull in the attack. He excels in tight spaces and uses his dribbling ability to beat defenders, which will be vital for the team to create trouble against United in transitions.
Team News
Hull city will miss Eliot Matazo, Darko Gyabi, Jack Butland, Oscar Zambrano, Charlie Hughes, Joe Gelhardt and Hidemasa Morita in the clash against united due to injury, while availability of Cody Drameh and Matty Jacob depends on late fitness tests
Several Hull players are set to make their Premier League debut against United.
United has fewer injury concerns, but Manuel Ugarte and Matthijs de Ligt are expected to miss the trip. Benjamin Šeško is set for a late fitness test and could start on the bench if cleared.
Where the game could be won
United should have the edge in individual quality, but Hull’s pressing could make the midfield a key area of the game. If Santos and United’s midfielders can deal with the initial pressure and play their way through it, Carrick’s side should be able to take control of possession. Hull, meanwhile, will likely look to hit United on the break and make the most of any space left behind in midfield.
Predicted lineups
Hull City: Tzolakis, Coyle, Ajayi, Mendy, Giles, Slater, Crooks, Belloumi, Hjerto-Dahl, Stroud, McBurnie
Manchester United: Lammens, Dalot, Maguire, Heaven, Shaw, Tielemans, Santos, Amad, Fernandes, Cunha, Mbeumo
Hull City vs Manchester United Prediction
United has a Premier League-proven squad that finished third last season with players like Bruno, Mbéumo, and Cunha. They could score against Hull City, but the Tigers are expected to give a heavy fight on their Premier League return at home ground.
Prediction: Manchester United 2:1 Hull City