Match ReportBBC SportUnverified source· 22 Aug 2026
Man Utd stunned by Hull in shock opening-day defeat
Newly promoted Hull City handed Manchester United a humbling 2-0 loss on the opening day.
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Manchester UnitedCompetition
Premier League
Score
Hull City 2-0 Manchester United
Venue
Hull City's home ground
What happened. Manchester United suffered a shock 2-0 defeat at newly promoted Hull City, who were by far the better side.
- Hull had never previously beaten United in the top flight.
- It is the first time United have lost to a newly promoted side on the opening day.
- United have lost their opening league game in four of the past seven seasons.
The defeat ranks among the most shocking opening-day losses in Premier League history.
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