Premier League 2026/27 season begins with Hull City vs Manchester United

The 2026/27 Premier League season begins with several high-profile matchups. Hull City makes its return to the top flight after nine years, facing Manchester United at the MKM Stadium. Hull City, led by manager Sergej Jakirovic, has undergone significant squad changes with 11 new signings, including Nobel Mendy. Manchester United, managed by Michael Carrick following a third-place finish last season, enters the match as the favorite despite missing players like Matthijs de Ligt and Manuel Ugarte.

In another opening fixture, Ipswich Town hosts Sunderland at Portman Road. Ipswich, returning to the Premier League after one season in the Championship, is now under the management of Gary O’Neil. Sunderland arrives with momentum after securing a Europa League berth following a seventh-place finish last season. The match features a clash between the newly promoted Ipswich and a Sunderland side led by Regis Le Bris.