Hull City secured a perfect start to their Premier League season by winning their opening two matches, including a 1-0 away victory at Coventry City on August 26, 2026. Liam Millar scored the decisive goal in the 82nd minute to clinch the win [1, 2, 3].
Their first match, played on August 19, saw Hull defeat Manchester United 2-0 in their Premier League opener, also keeping a clean sheet in that game [1, 2, 3]. The team has kept clean sheets in both matches, highlighting strong defensive performances from players such as Semi Ajayi and goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis [2, 3].
Hull City now sits second in the Premier League table, behind Manchester City solely on goal difference, with six points from two games [2, 3]. They are only the fourth newly promoted club in Premier League history to win their first two matches, achieving the feat for the second time after their 2016-17 campaign [1, 2, 3].
Before the season started, Hull City was widely predicted to face relegation. Forward Ollie McBurnie acknowledged the surprise success, saying, "To say we're the worst team in Premier League history, it's not a bad start from the boys." He added, "Making the Premier League look easy? I wouldn't quite say that. The boys have been excellent in the last two games." McBurnie also noted Coventry City's quality: "We knew Coventry were a good side; we played them twice last year, we know what they are all about." [1, 2, 3]
Manager Sergej Jakirovic expressed satisfaction with the start but warned of challenges ahead. "In the end I'm very pleased. Two games, six points - not bad. We will grow every game. It's a new experience for us, even for me. We will try to improve some things and maybe play even better," he said [2].
Hull City’s next Premier League match is scheduled at home against Aston Villa next weekend [2, 3].
