Hull City vs Manchester United: Kick-Off Time, Team News and Live Score

Hull City vs Manchester United takes place at MKM Stadium on Saturday afternoon as Hull City return to the Premier League after nine years away. Manchester United start their season under Michael Carrick after finishing third last term and securing a return to the UEFA Champions League. The match kicks off at 1:30 PM SAST.

For South African readers, this page brings the local kick-off time, current team news, official lineups once announced and the live score in one place. It will stay on the same URL as the match moves from pre-match build-up into live action.

Hull City vs Manchester United current match status

Hull City vs Manchester United match details

Latest Hull City and Manchester United team news

Hull City return to the Premier League after nine years and begin the season with several injury concerns. Jack Butland, Eliot Matazo, Darko Gyabi, Oscar Zambrano, Charlie Hughes, Joe Gelhardt and Hidemasa Morita have been listed among the unavailable players, while Cody Drameh and Matty Jacob remain doubts.

Manchester United are without Matthijs de Ligt and Manuel Ugarte, while Mason Mount is a fitness doubt. Benjamin Sesko has returned to training after a shin problem and could be involved in the matchday squad, although his starting status remains uncertain. New midfielders Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos are also in contention for competitive United debuts.

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Hull City vs Manchester United confirmed lineups

The official starting lineups have not yet been announced. This section should be updated as soon as Hull City and Manchester United confirm their starting XIs and substitutes before kick-off.

Hull City vs Manchester United H2H and key context

Hull City are winless in their 10 Premier League meetings with Manchester United, drawing twice and losing eight times. The clubs last met in the league in February 2017, when the game finished 0-0 at Old Trafford. This fixture also marks Hull’s first Premier League match since the 2016/17 season.

Manchester United return to Champions League football

United’s third-place finish also puts them back in Europe’s top competition. SportPesa South Africa’s 2026/27 UEFA Champions League guide covers the qualified teams, format and key dates.

Hull City vs Manchester United live score

The match has not started, so the current score is Hull City 0-0 Manchester United. Once play begins, the verified score and major events will be added in the live-update section below the conclusion.

Follow Hull City vs Manchester United on SportPesa South Africa

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Hull City vs Manchester United FAQs

What time is Hull City vs Manchester United in South Africa?

The match kicks off at 1:30 PM SAST on Saturday, 22 August 2026.

Where is the match being played?

Hull City host Manchester United at MKM Stadium in Hull.

Are the starting lineups confirmed?

Not yet. The confirmed XIs will be added as soon as the clubs release them.

What is the live score?

The match has not started, so the current score is 0-0.

Conclusion

Hull City vs Manchester United brings Premier League football back to Hull and starts Manchester United’s first full season under Michael Carrick. Hull’s injury list and United’s late fitness decisions are the key pre-match issues before the official XIs are released. The confirmed lineups will be the next major update before the 1:30 PM SAST kick-off. All verified match updates will be added below this conclusion to keep the page current without changing the main structure.

Hull City vs Manchester United live score updates

12:25 SAST — Pre-match coverage open

SportPesa South Africa coverage is active ahead of kick-off at MKM Stadium. The next major update will be the confirmed starting lineups for Hull City and Manchester United.