Hull City vs Manchester United Preview – prediction, team news, lineups | Premier League 2026-27
Hull City return to the Premier League against Manchester United in their opening fixture of the 2026-27 season.
Hull City begin their first Premier League campaign since 2016-17 by hosting Manchester United at the MKM Stadium on Saturday, August 22. The Tigers secured promotion through the Championship playoffs last season, beating Middlesbrough in the final after finishing the regular season in the playoff places.
Manchester United start the new campaign under Michael Carrick, who was appointed permanent manager after leading the club to third place in the Premier League last season. United will also return to the Champions League this term.
The fixture will also be a test of how quickly both teams can adapt to the demands of the new campaign. Hull will look to make home advantage count on their return to the top flight, while United will aim to start the season with three points.
Kick-off details
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- Competition: Premier League, Gameweek 1
- Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
- Time: 12:30 PM BST / 5:00 PM IST
- Venue: MKM Stadium, Hull, England
- Referee: TBD
- VAR: Not in use
Form
Hull City: W-W-D-L-D
Manchester United: W-W-D-W-L
Players to watch out for
Oli McBurnie (Hull City)
Oli McBurnie will be one of Hull’s main attacking outlets after scoring 19 goals last season. The striker played a decisive role in Hull’s promotion campaign and will lead the line in their return to the Premier League.
Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
Bruno Fernandes remains Man United’s key creative player. He produced 21 Premier League assists last season, setting a new single-season record, and will be central to Carrick’s attacking setup.
Match Facts
- Hull City are returning to the Premier League after a nine-year absence.
- Hull reached the Premier League after beating Middlesbrough in the 2026 Championship playoff final.
- Hull conceded 66 goals in the Championship last season.
- Oli McBurnie scored 19 goals for Hull last season.
- Manchester United finished third in the Premier League last season and qualified for the Champions League.
- Bruno Fernandes recorded 21 Premier League assists last season, breaking the single-season record.
- Manchester United’s last five recorded meetings with Hull produced two United wins, one Hull win and two draws.
Betting tips & odds
- Tip 1: Manchester United to win the match – 19/50 with bet365.
- Tip 2: Bryan Mbeumo to score anytime – 13/8 with bet365.
- Tip 3: Matheus Cunha to score anytime – 17/10 with bet365.
Injury & team news
Hull City will be without Eliot Matazo, Darko Gyabi, Jack Butland, Oscar Zambrano, Charlie Hughes, Joe Gelhardt and Hidemasa Morita for the Manchester United clash. Matazo is recovering from a serious knee injury, while Gyabi has a groin problem and Butland is sidelined following elbow surgery. Zambrano, Hughes, Gelhardt and Morita are also unavailable with thigh, groin, ankle and calf injuries respectively.
Cody Drameh and Matty Jacob are both major doubts after their respective thigh and hip issues. Drameh has returned to training and could make the squad, while Jacob requires an assessment before his availability is decided. Hull have no suspended players for the fixture.
Manchester United have some injury concerns ahead of the opener. Manuel Ugarte is ruled out due to an injury he suffered during the World Cup. Karl Darlow, Mason Mount and Tom Heaton look set to miss out due to injuries.
Matthijs de Ligt and Benjamin Sesko are back in team training. Lisandro Martinez & Kobbie Mainoo are likely to start off the bench due to lack of fitness.
Head-to-head stats
- Matches Played: 05
- Hull City: 01
- Manchester United: 02
- Draw: 02
Predicted lineup
Hull City (4-2-3-1)
Tzolakis; Coyle, Ajayi, Mendy, Giles; Slater, Crooks; Belloumi, Hjertø-Dahl, Stroud; McBurnie
Manchester United (4-2-3-1)
Lammens; Yoro, Maguire, Heaven, Shaw; Tielemans, Santos; Amad, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo
Match Prediction
Manchester United have the stronger squad and finished third in the Premier League last season, while Hull are returning to the division after nine years. United’s injury list could make the opening fixture more difficult, but Carrick’s side should have enough quality to take three points from the MKM Stadium.
Prediction: Hull City 0-2 Manchester United
Telecast Details
UK: Sky Sports & TNT Sports
India: JioHotstar
US: Peacock and NBC
Nigeria: SuperSport
When & where will the Hull City vs Manchester United match be played?
The match between Hull City and Manchester United will be played on August 22 at the MKM Stadium in Hull, England.
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