Archive · 22 Aug 2026
Hull City Stun Manchester United 2-0 on Premier League Return
Hull City returned to the Premier League and beat Manchester United 2-0.
The game was played at Hull’s MKM Stadium on Saturday.
Semi Ajayi scored Hull’s first goal after a corner kick.
Hull scored again before halftime from a free kick by Regan Slater.
The reports identify the second scorer as either Nobel Mendy or Nampalys Mendy.
Manchester United had more of the ball after halftime but could not score.
Bryan Mbeumo had one of United’s best chances, but the goalkeeper saved it.
Marcus Rashford came on as a substitute, but Hull kept its clean sheet and won.
Hull City defeated Manchester United 2-0 at the MKM Stadium on Saturday in their first Premier League match since 2016-17.
Semi Ajayi gave Hull the lead in the 17th minute after the hosts created danger from a corner.
Hull doubled its advantage in the 38th minute when Mendy finished Regan Slater’s set-piece delivery.
Manchester United had more possession after halftime but struggled to create clear chances, with Bryan Mbeumo’s shot saved.
Marcus Rashford returned from his Barcelona loan as a substitute, while reports differ on whether Hull’s second scorer was Nobel Mendy or Nampalys Mendy.
- Who
- Hull City and Manchester United; Hull’s goals were scored by Semi Ajayi and a player identified in reports as Nobel Mendy or Nampalys Mendy.
- What
- Hull City won 2-0 in its Premier League return and, according to one report, recorded its first-ever victory over Manchester United.
- When
- Saturday; the articles do not provide a calendar date.
- Where
- The MKM Stadium in Hull.
- Why
- Hull capitalized on set pieces and defended effectively, while Manchester United struggled to create clear scoring opportunities.
Hull City’s Performance
Manchester United’s Response
Match control
Hull City’s Performance
Hull were described as deserving winners who threatened early, scored twice from set-piece situations and defended comfortably to preserve a clean sheet.
Manchester United’s Response
Manchester United controlled much of the second half and had opportunities, but Michael Carrick said the team lacked the spark to finish them or create more.
Meaning of the result
Hull City’s Performance
The victory was presented as a memorable Premier League return for Hull and, in one report, its first-ever win over Manchester United.
Manchester United’s Response
The defeat raised questions about United’s preparation and title ambitions, although Carrick said the result would not knock the team.
- Final score
- Hull City 2-0 Manchester United
- Competition
- Premier League
- Venue
- MKM Stadium, Hull
- First goal
- Semi Ajayi scored in the 17th minute after a corner kick.
- Second goal
- A Mendy scored in the 38th minute from Regan Slater’s set-piece delivery; reports differ on whether his first name was Nobel or Nampalys.
- Hull’s return
- Hull were playing in the Premier League for the first time since the 2016-17 season; reports describe the absence as nine years or a decade.
- United response
- Bryan Mbeumo’s effort was saved, and Marcus Rashford entered as a second-half substitute.
Sources
Football: Hull City stun Manchester United on return to Premier League
Premier League: Hull City stun Manchester United 2-0 for first-ever win over Red Devils
Hull City Stun Manchester United 2-0 On Premier League Return After Decade-Long Absence
