Hull City 2-0 Man Utd: Red Devils suffer shock defeat in Premier League opener
Manchester United lost to Hull City on opening day (Picture: AFP) Manchester United suffered a shock 2-0 defeat away at newly-promoted Hull City in their opening Premier League match of the season. United were looking to pick up where they left off last season under Michael Carrick, but fell behind early when Sami Ajayi converted a rebound after Senne Lammens had denied Oli McBurnie at the far post.
And the Tigers doubled their lead before the break when summer signing Nobel Mendy headed home from Regan Slater’s delightul free-kick delivery. The Tigers were the bookmakers’ favourites for relegation before the season started, but they outplayed and outmuscled the Red Devils for large swathes of the encounter.
Carrick brought on Marcus Rashford for his first United appearance in 618 days, but the 28-year-old could not help United turn the tide as Hull saw out a comfortable and well-deserved victory. Relive Hull’s impressive opening day victory over United with Metro’s LIVE matchday blog below: Live Feed
Sort: Newest first Oldest first August 22, 2026 3:00 pm This Live Blog has now ended This blog is now closed. For the latest updates, visit Metro’s Football page. August 22, 2026 2:39 pm That’s all for today Ben Fleming Well, who saw that coming?A hugely impressive performance from Hull as they get the better of United to kick their season off in style.Thanks for following along with us – we’ll see you next time!
August 22, 2026 2:25 pm FULL-TIME! Hull 2-0 Man Utd Ben Fleming A dream start to the season for Hull as they upset Manchester United with a deserved victory.Goals from Ajayi and Mendy proved the difference in what is a first league victory over the Red Devils in 52 years.
August 22, 2026 2:24 pm Hull 2-0 Man Utd Ben Fleming 90+6 mins: A late yellow for Millar as Hull are moments away from victory. August 22, 2026 2:21 pm Hull 2-0 Man Utd Ben Fleming 90+2 mins: Into the second of six minutes of added time and it’s all looking very comfortable for Hull. Sesko gets his head on the ball, but Egan does well to smother the effort, with the ball looping up harmlessly into the hands of Tzolakis.
August 22, 2026 2:18 pm Hull 2-0 Man Utd Ben Fleming 89 mins: Another smart stop from Tzolakis as he gets down low to his right to prevent Fernandes’ deflected effort from creeping in at the near post. August 22, 2026 2:13 pm Hull 2-0 Man Utd Ben Fleming 85 mins: Targett on for Giles as Hull look to see out this impressive victory.
August 22, 2026 2:12 pm Hull 2-0 Man Utd Ben Fleming 84 mins: Rashford does well down the left wing, and pulls it back to Mainoo but his effort is blocked. August 22, 2026 2:08 pm Hull 2-0 Man Utd Ben Fleming 80 mins: A final roll of the dice for Carrick as Lacey and Dalot come on for Mazraoui and Cunha.
August 22, 2026 2:07 pm Hull 2-0 Man Utd Ben Fleming 78 mins: SAVE! Mbeumo burst through on goal, but Tzolakis stands firm and makes a good save down to his left.It’s been a hugely positive league debut for the Greek goalie. August 22, 2026 2:05 pm Hull 2-0 Man Utd Ben Fleming 76 mins: Mbeumo finds space out on the right side of the area, but his curling effort goes comfortably over the bar.
August 22, 2026 2:02 pm Hull 2-0 Man Utd Ben Fleming 73 mins: CLOSE! Hull almost find a third, but Drameh’s effort is dragged just wide of the post from the right edge of box. Lammens was well beaten. August 22, 2026 1:59 pm Hull 2-0 Man Utd Ben Fleming 70 mins: Two changes for Hull, now, as Coyle and Stroud come off for Millar and Drameh.
August 22, 2026 1:56 pm Hull 2-0 Man Utd Ben Fleming 67 mins: Mazraoui heads over at the back post as United turn to their bench again.Sesko and Mainoo on for Santos and Tielemans. August 22, 2026 1:52 pm Hull 2-0 Man Utd Ben Fleming 64 mins: Goalscorer Mendy is done for the day, as he goes down with an injury. The defender limps off and is replaced by Herrington.Ajayi also makes way, with McNair replacing the other goalscorer.
August 22, 2026 1:49 pm Hull 2-0 Man Utd Ben Fleming 60 mins: Tielemans disguises a nice reverse pass to Rashford, but there’s just too much on it as Tzolakis comes off his line to claim the ball. August 22, 2026 1:45 pm Hull 2-0 Man Utd Ben Fleming 56 mins: Lammens comes off his line well to clear the danger as Crooks looks to surge onto a ball over the top.
August 22, 2026 1:44 pm Hull 2-0 Man Utd Ben Fleming 55 mins: A vital interception from Shaw as Crooks looks to play Coyle in down the right side. United still remarkably sloppy with and without the ball. August 22, 2026 1:38 pm Hull 2-0 Man Utd Ben Fleming 50 mins: Rashford with a positive first involvement as he draws a foul from Coyle. Shaw’s delivery from the free-kick is headed away by Egan.
August 22, 2026 1:33 pm Hull 2-0 Man Utd Ben Fleming 46 mins: Back underway and a change for United as Rashford replaces Dorgu. His first United appearance in 618 days. August 22, 2026 1:18 pm HALF-TIME: Hull 2-0 Man Utd Ben Fleming A roar goes up from the home fans as the half-time whistle goes. A superb first 45 minutes as goals from Ajayi and Mendy have them two goals up against United. What a start to life back in the top-flight!