Premier League Gameweek 1
Hull City 2 - 0 FT Manchester United
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
17' S. Ajayi
P. Dorgu 34'
38' N. Mendy (R. Slater)
42' M. Crooks
HT
↓ P. Dorgu ↑M. Rashford 46'
64' ↓ S. Ajayi ↑P. McNair
64' ↓ N. Mendy ↑L. Herrington
↓ Andrey Santos ↑B. Sesko 67'
↓ Y. Tielemans ↑K. Mainoo 67'
70' ↓ L. Coyle ↑C. Drameh
71' ↓ E. Stroud ↑L. Millar
↓ N. Mazraoui ↑D. Dalot 80'
↓ M. Cunha ↑S. Lacey 80'
85' ↓ R. Giles ↑M. Targett
90'+6 L. Millar
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Hull City
Goalkeepers
Konstantinos Tzolakis 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Lewie Coyle
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Semi Ajayi 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
John Egan 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nobel Mendy
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Ryan Giles
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
85
Entry
Midfielders
Mohamed Belloumi 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Matt Crooks
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Regan Slater 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7
Rating
Elliot Stroud 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
4
Duels Won
100%
Win %
Forwards
Oli McBurnie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Dillon Phillips 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Lucas Herrington
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matt Targett
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paddy McNair
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cody Drameh
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jens Hjertø-Dahl
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Gourna-Douath
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kieran Dowell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Liam Millar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manchester United
Goalkeepers
Senne Lammens
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Noussair Mazraoui 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
62%
Pass Acc
Harry Maguire
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
57%
Pass Acc
Ayden Heaven
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Luke Shaw
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Youri Tielemans 
MAGNET
77
Activity
77
Activity
70
Passes
7
Duels
Andrey Santos
MAGNET
65
Activity
65
Activity
57
Passes
8
Duels
Bryan Mbeumo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Fernandes
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
67
Passes
2
Duels
Patrick Dorgu
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Matheus Cunha
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
BENCH
Karl Darlow
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Diogo Dalot
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leny Yoro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lisandro Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kobbie Mainoo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benjamin Šeško
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcus Rashford
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joshua Zirkzee
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shea Lacey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/01/2017 | Manchester United | 0 - 0 | Hull City | Premier League | Old Trafford |
| 01/26/2017 | Hull City | 2 - 1 | Manchester United | League Cup | KCOM Stadium |
| 01/10/2017 | Manchester United | 2 - 0 | Hull City | League Cup | Old Trafford |
| 08/27/2016 | Hull City | 0 - 1 | Manchester United | Premier League | KCOM Stadium |
| 05/24/2015 | Hull City | 0 - 0 | Manchester United | Premier League | Kingston Communications Stadium (Hull) |
| 11/29/2014 | Manchester United | 3 - 0 | Hull City | Premier League | Old Trafford (Manchester) |
| 05/06/2014 | Manchester United | 3 - 1 | Hull City | Premier League | Old Trafford (Manchester) |
| 12/26/2013 | Hull City | 2 - 3 | Manchester United | Premier League | Kingston Communications Stadium (Hull) |
02/01/2017
01/26/2017
01/10/2017
08/27/2016
05/24/2015
11/29/2014
05/06/2014
12/26/2013
Hull City Win
Manchester United Win
Draw
League Standings
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +8
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +11
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -9
P: 5 GD: -3
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Hull City
Manchester United
Hull City
Manchester United
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
A Stunning Upset on Humberside
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. An opening-day masterclass in defensive resilience proved that sterile possession means nothing against clinical counter-attacking.
The Early Strike
Manchester United arrived at the MKM Stadium with heavy expectations, but the script was flipped almost immediately. The visitors completely dominated possession, ultimately hoarding 70% of the ball, yet they spent the opening exchanges passing harmlessly in front of a resolute black and amber wall. The Intensity spiked significantly in the 17th minute when Hull City struck first blood. Semi Ajayi found himself in the right place to hammer home the opener, sending the home crowd into raptures. It was a classic sucker punch, entirely against the run of play, but it exposed the fragility in the visitors' transitional defence. The early lead established a fascinating tactical dynamic, forcing the away side to push even higher up the pitch.
Doubling the Advantage
With the away side pouring forward in search of an equaliser, the game opened up, creating a massive Upset Factor. United racked up 16 total shots, but their lack of a killer instinct was glaringly obvious. They generated an xG of 1.54 without finding the back of the net. Instead, the home side demonstrated ruthless efficiency. On 38 minutes, R. Slater delivered a pristine pass that found Nobel Mendy, who made no mistake to double the advantage. This crucial second goal completely shifted the Balance of the tie. Despite launching 39 crosses into the box and attempting over 500 passes, the visiting attack looked entirely toothless. Hull's tactical plan was executed to absolute perfection, absorbing the pressure while remaining lethal on the break.
Shutting Up Shop
The second half transformed into a pure defensive clinic from the hosts. The sheer Stakes of this early-season encounter meant United threw everything forward, but they ran straight into a brick wall named Konstantinos Tzolakis. The goalkeeper was immense, producing four crucial saves to guarantee his clean sheet and completely shut out the visiting forwards. This wasn't merely a lucky smash-and-grab; it was a brilliantly orchestrated defensive performance characterized by 54 clearances and 22 successful aerial duels. When the final whistle echoed around the MKM Stadium, it confirmed a monumental 2-0 victory for the home side. Claiming three points on the opening weekend against an established giant sends a massive statement to the rest of the Premier League.
Key Questions
How did Manchester United pull off this shock result?
Actually, Hull City secured the shock 2-0 win, relying on a clinical first half and heroic goalkeeping from Tzolakis despite United dominating possession entirely.
What does this mean for Hull City's season?
Starting with an upset victory sets a phenomenal tone. Claiming three points here instantly boosts their confidence for a potential top-half push this season.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Opening Day Mismatch at MKM Stadium
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 10/100. A heavily tilted season opener where Manchester United's sheer firepower makes this a routine viewing skip for neutrals.
The Setup
Welcome back to the Premier League. As August 22, 2026 rolls around, Hull City find themselves immediately thrown to the lions against Manchester United at the MKM Stadium. The opening day usually brings hope, but a shockingly low Stakes metric reflects just how little jeopardy exists here. United arrive as overwhelming favourites. Despite an underwhelming Form read heading into the fresh campaign, the sheer quality disparity is glaring. A weak Balance rating highlights a chasm in class, while a modest Stars rating confirms this lacks the blockbuster narrative of a heavyweight clash.
Key Battle
With no standout individuals commanding attention for the hosts, the battle is entirely structural. The home defensive line must figure out how to absorb endless pressure from United's terrifying attacking trident. B. Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, and B. Šeško represent a front three that can unlock deep defensive blocks with brute force or clever movement.
Our Prediction
Expect a comfortable Manchester United victory. Hull will look to frustrate early, but United's attackers will eventually break the dam, likely cruising to a 3-0 win without leaving second gear.