Hull City returns to the Premier League after a nine-year absence to face Manchester United on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the MKM Stadium, according to BBC Sport and Terra Brasil. The match kicks off at 8:30 a.m. Brazil time, with live broadcast coverage provided by ESPN and Disney+, as reported by Terra Brasil.
The fixture marks a major milestone for the Tigers following their promotion via the Championship playoffs last season. According to Terra Brasil, Hull City underwent a substantial squad overhaul during the summer transfer window, bringing in 11 new players to bolster their top-flight credentials under manager Sergej Jakirović. Striker Oli McBurnie, who served as an instrumental offensive figure during the promotion campaign, leads the team’s attack.
Hull City enters the opening weekend grappling with a lengthy injury list, as detailed by Terra Brasil. Goalkeeper Jack Butland is sidelined with a physical arm injury, while teammates Hidemasa Morita, Joe Gelhardt, Darko Gyabi, Eliot Matazo, Oscar Zambrano, and Charlie Hughes are also unavailable. Defenders Cody Drameh and Matty Jacob remain doubts for the fixture, forcing Jakirović to lean heavily on his newly acquired summer signings.
Manchester United begins its 2026/27 Premier League campaign under manager Michael Carrick, who enters his first full season in charge after guiding the club to a third-place finish and a return to the UEFA Champions League last term, according to ESPN and Terra Brasil. United’s pre-season preparations concluded with a 4-2 defeat against Milan, following earlier wins over Rosenborg and Atlético de Madrid, alongside draws with Paris Saint-Germain and Leeds United.
Carrick faces defensive absentees for the trip to East Yorkshire, with Manuel Ugarte and Matthijs de Ligt ruled out, while midfielder Mason Mount is doubtful due to a foot injury, per Terra Brasil. New midfield acquisitions Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans are expected to make their official debuts for the club. Forward Benjamin Sesko has returned to training following a pre-season absence and could feature among the substitutes, while Marcus Rashford rejoins the squad following a loan spell.
Match officials for the opening-day clash include Darren England as the referee, with Michael Salisbury overseeing VAR operations, according to Terra Brasil.
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