Live score: Manchester United shockingly lose to newly promoted Hull City in Premier League 2026-27 opener.
On 22 August 2026, the first match of the 2026-27 English Premier League season saw newly promoted Hull City host Manchester United, who finished third last season.
Manchester United, managed full-time by Michael Carrick for the first season, immediately started two new midfielders: Youri Tielemans and Andre Santos.
In the 17th minute of the first half, Hull City shocked fans by taking the lead 1-0. From a corner, Oli McBurnie’s shot at the far post was saved by goalkeeper Senez Lammers, but the ball fell to Semie Ajayi who tapped in from close range.
In the 38th minute, the "Tigers" inflicted another blow on the "Red Devils," making it 2-0. From a free kick just outside the left side of the penalty area, Regan Slater delivered a cross that Nobel Mendy, the new defender, headed powerfully past Senez Lammers. The half ended with this score.
In the second half, Michael Carrick tried to change the game by bringing on Marcus Rashford, Benjamin Sesko, Koby Meno, Diogo Dalot, and Che Lesie, hoping to turn the tide, but to no avail.
The game ended with Manchester United losing 0-2 to the newly promoted team in their Premier League 2026-27 opener, placing them at the bottom of the table immediately, while Hull City started their season by stunning a giant and earning their first 3 points.
Hull City (3-4-2-1 formation)Constantinos Salakis (goalkeeper), Semie Ajayi, John Egan, Nobel Mendy, Louie Coyle (captain), Matt Crooks, Regan Slater, Ryan Giles, Elliot Stroud, Mohamed Belloumi, Oli McBurnie
Manchester United (4-2-3-1 formation)Senez Lammers (goalkeeper), Noussair Mazraoui, Harry Maguire, Aiden Heffern, Luke Shaw, Youri Tielemans, Andre Santos, Bryan Mbeumo, Bruno Fernandes (captain), Patrick Dorgu, Matheus Cunha