Hull City secured two straight wins to open the 2026-27 EPL season by defeating Coventry City 1-0. The decisive moment came in the 82nd minute of the second half, when Liam Millar scored Hull City's winning goal.

Hull City Beat Coventry After Victory over Man United

Hull City followed a 2-0 opening-day victory over Manchester United with a 1-0 win over Coventry City. They kept clean sheets in both matches, building a strong early record.

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Coventry City 0-1 Hull City · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Ian S
Hull City's scores in their first two matches were 2-0 and 1-0.

The result reflects Hull City's strong start since returning to the Premier League after nine years, beginning immediately with their first match after promotion. However, two straight wins to open the season are not enough to judge their final league position or title prospects.

Official Hull City video · The Tigers make it Two from Two! Coventry City 0-1 Hull City | Premier League HighlightsWatch on YouTube

Coventry Created Chances but Failed to Score

Coventry City created opportunities in the first half, including a chance for Taiwo Awoniyi. However, they were denied by Hull City goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis and could not convert their chances into goals. Coventry ultimately suffered two consecutive defeats to start the league season, failing to score against Hull City.

Official Records and Video

The key points confirmed by the official match report and independent coverage are Hull City's 1-0 victory, Liam Millar's winning goal in the 82nd minute, and the contrasting starts for the two teams. Match highlights are available in the [official Hull City YouTube video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhlTuDxLbmQ).

Sources checked:

  • [Official Premier League match report](https://www.premierleague.com/en/news/4698159/match-report) · Checked at: 2026-08-30 13:25 UTC
  • [The Guardian match report](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/29/coventry-hull-premier-league-match-report) · Checked at: 2026-08-30 13:25 UTC
  • [Sky Sports match coverage](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/13571859/coventry-0-1-hull-liam-millar-seals-second-straight-victory-for-the-tigers-as-frank-lampards-side-lose-again) · Checked at: 2026-08-30 13:25 UTC
  • [Premier League opening-round review](https://www.premierleague.com/en/news/4692754/saturday-wrap-dream-returns-for-promoted-hull-and-ipswich) · Checked at: 2026-08-30 13:25 UTC