Headline: Manchester United Set to Kick Off Premier League Campaign Against Hull City
Manchester United will begin their 2026/27 Premier League season with an away match against Hull City. Michael Carrick, who impressed during his interim role last season, is set to start his first full campaign as manager.
The pre-season for United has been a mix of performances, with the team managing to come through largely unscathed. However, Mason Mount is facing a significant injury that will likely keep him sidelined. Additionally, United has bolstered their midfield by signing Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, and they are currently in negotiations to acquire Carlos Baleba from Brighton.
Hull City, United’s opponents, secured their promotion from the Championship through the playoffs. They finished 6th in the second tier, notching up 21 wins out of 46 matches, although they struggled towards the end of the season, winning just one of their last seven league games before triumphing in the playoffs against Millwall and Middlesbrough.
For Hull, the goal this season is to maintain their spot in the Premier League, and any points gained from the match against United would be crucial for building momentum in their campaign. The match is set to take place at the MKM Stadium on Saturday, 22 August, with kickoff scheduled for 12:30 PM. This encounter marks the second fixture of the top-flight season, following Arsenal’s game against Coventry on Friday evening.
The match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate, with coverage commencing at 11 AM. Viewers can also stream the match live on Discovery+, requiring an active subscription.
In terms of team news, Hull City will face several injury challenges, including the absence of goalkeeper Jack Butland and defenders John Egan, Cody Drameh, Charlie Hughes, and Jens Hjertø-Dahl. Midfielders Darko Gyabi, Paddy McNair, Matty Jacob, and Oscar Zambrano are also unavailable, along with forwards Liam Millar and Enis Destan, who are unlikely to play.
On the other hand, Michael Carrick has a good selection of squad players at his disposal. Benjamin Sesko has returned to training despite missing pre-season and could make a bench appearance. Matthijs de Ligt has also been training, but his return will be managed, meaning he is not expected to play until October. Mason Mount is ruled out due to a foot injury sustained in the match against PSG, while Manuel Ugarte will miss the match as he continues recovery from an ACL injury sustained during the World Cup.
Official line-ups
Hull XI: Tzolakis; Coyle, Egan, Ajayi, Mendy, Giles; Slater, Crooks; Belloumi, Stroud; McBurnie
Subs: Phillips, Millar, Hjerto-Dahl, McNair, Drameh, Herrington, Targett, Dowell, Gourna
Man Utd XI: Lammens; Mazraoui, Maguire, Heaven, Shaw; Tielemans, Andrey Santos; Dorgu, B. Fernandes, Cunha; Mbeumo
Subs: Darlow, Dalot, Martinez, Yoro, Mainoo, Lacey, Rashford, Sesko, Zirkzee
Manchester United begin their 2026/27 Premier League campaign with a trip across the country to take on Hull City. Michael Carrick starts his first full season as manager having impressed during his interim tenure last season.
A mixed pre-season campaign has seen the squad come through it relatively unscathed with only Mason Mount suffering a significant injury which is likely to keep him on the sidelines. United have also replaced Casemiro with midfield reinforcements Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans while they are negotiating to bring in Brighton’s Carlos Baleba as well.
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The Red Devils’ opponents are Hull City who won promotion from the Championship via the play-offs. Hull finished 6th in the second division with 21 wins from their 46 games but only won one of their last seven league matches before victory in play-off rounds against Millwall and Middlesbrough in the final.
Their aim for the season is to secure their place in the top-flight and any points they can take of United in this opening encounter will be beneficial for the rest of their season. Here’s everything you need to know:
Hull host Manchester United on Saturday 22 August at the MKM Stadium with kick off at 12.30pm, making it the second fixture of the top-flight season after Arsenal take on Coventry on Friday evening.
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How can I watch it?
The match will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate with coverage beginning at 11am. The game will also be streamed live on Discovery+, though it will require an active subscription to watch.
What is the teams news?
Hull City have plenty of injuries to navigate with key players missing. Goalkeeper Jack Butland is out and so to are defenders John Egan, Cody Drameh, Charlie Hughes, and Jens Hjertø-Dahl. In midfield Darko Gyabi, Paddy McNair, Matty Jacob, and Oscar Zambrano are absent while forwards Liam Millar and Enis Destan are unlikely to feature.
Michael Carrick, meanwhile, has a fair amount of squad players to select from. Benjamin Sesko is back in training despite not taking part in pre-season though he could make an appearance off the bench. Matthijs de Ligt has also trained but his recovery will be managed and he is not expected to return until October. Mason Mount meanwhile has a foot issue, sustained in the draw with PSG and will not play. Manuel Ugarte is a long-term absentee due to an ACL injury picked up in the World Cup.
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Official line-ups
Hull XI: Tzolakis; Coyle, Egan, Ajayi, Mendy, Giles; Slater, Crooks; Belloumi, Stroud; McBurnie
Subs: Phillips, Millar, Hjerto-Dahl, McNair, Drameh, Herrington, Targett, Dowell, Gourna
Man Utd XI: Lammens; Mazraoui, Maguire, Heaven, Shaw; Tielemans, Andrey Santos; Dorgu, B. Fernandes, Cunha; Mbeumo
Subs: Darlow, Dalot, Martinez, Yoro, Mainoo, Lacey, Rashford, Sesko, Zirkzee
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