{"id":1479072,"date":"2026-08-12T16:06:13","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T15:06:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&#038;p=1479072"},"modified":"2026-08-12T16:06:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T15:06:15","slug":"hull-city-premier-league-2026-27-preview","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/hull-city-premier-league-2026-27-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"Hull City 2026\/27 Premier League: Opening fixtures, key players and predicted lineup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/hull-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hull City<\/a> mark their long-awaited return to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/premier-league\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Premier League<\/a> stage under head coach Sergej Jakirovic for the 2026\/27 campaign.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Tigers ended a nine-year top-flight exile in dramatically successful fashion last term, navigating the Championship play-offs to seal promotion at Wembley Stadium. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sergej Jakirovic&#8217;s tactical influence delivered immediate rewards in East Yorkshire, turning an ambitious squad into a resilient unit capable of performing under intense pressure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With owner Acun Ilicali sanctioning significant transfer investment to upgrade the playing squad, Hull return to the big time intent on establishing themselves above the drop zone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read on for all the Hull City stats for the upcoming 2026\/27 Premier League season, including their transfer business, the team&#8217;s first five league fixtures, plus what to expect tactically from the Tigers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-hull-city-opening-fixtures-2026-27-premier-league\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hull City opening fixtures 2026\/27 Premier League<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sergej Jakirovic&#8217;s top-flight debut begins with a blockbuster home fixture as Hull City welcome <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/manchester-united\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Manchester United<\/a> to the MKM Stadium on opening weekend. Then, the Tigers travel south to take on fellow promoted side <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/coventry-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coventry City<\/a> at the CBS Arena. Hull return home in early September to host <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/aston-villa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aston Villa<\/a>, before embarking on back-to-back away trips: first against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/chelsea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chelsea<\/a> and then to face <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/stats\/clubs\/newcastle-united\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Newcastle United<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Date<\/th><th>Opponent<\/th><th>Kick-off<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Saturday 22nd August<\/td><td>Manchester United (H)<\/td><td>12:30pm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Saturday 29th August<\/td><td>Coventry City (A)<\/td><td>3pm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Saturday 5th September<\/td><td>Aston Villa (H)<\/td><td>5:30pm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Saturday 12th September<\/td><td>Chelsea (A)<\/td><td>3pm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Saturday 19th September<\/td><td>Newcastle United (A)<\/td><td>3pm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-hull-s-key-players-for-2026-27-premier-league\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hull&#8217;s key players for 2026\/27 Premier League<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-hull-top-premier-league-golden-boot-contender-oli-mcburnie\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hull top Premier League Golden Boot contender: Oli McBurnie<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Key stat: <\/strong>McBurnie scored 19 goals for Hull City across all competitions last season.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Scotland international striker served as the focal point of the Tigers&#8217; attack throughout their promotion campaign. Blending physical presence, aerial dominance, and sharp penalty-box instincts, McBurnie carries the primary goalscoring burden into the Premier League.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-hull-primary-playmaker-ryan-giles\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hull primary playmaker: Ryan Giles<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Key stat: <\/strong>Giles created eight assists for Hull City in the Championship last term.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Operating down the left flank, Giles provided constant supply for the forward line throughout last season. His exceptional crossing ability from open play and dead-ball delivery make him the central creative outlet in Jakirovic&#8217;s tactical setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-hull-card-magnet-and-top-tackler-matt-crooks\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hull card magnet and top tackler: Matt Crooks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Key stat: <\/strong>Crooks picked up 13 yellow cards for Hull City in the league last season.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The experienced central midfielder provided crucial physical steel and competitive edge in the middle of the park. Operating with an aggressive tackling style, Crooks topped the squad&#8217;s booking charts while breaking up opposition attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-hull-rising-star-charlie-hughes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hull rising star: Charlie Hughes<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 21-year-old central defender enjoyed a standout campaign during their promotion run, showing composure beyond his years. Combining strong aerial duelling with calm ball-playing distribution from the back, Hughes is tipped to adapt seamlessly to top-flight football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-hull-city-2026-summer-transfers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hull City 2026 summer transfers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&#8217;ve been plenty of incomings and outgoings this season at Hull City. The club made a statement by breaking their transfer record with a \u00a320m deal for Greek international goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis from Olympiacos. The Tigers also reinforced their spine by signing experienced goalkeeper Jack Butland from Rangers for \u00a33m, Japanese international midfielder Hidemasa Morita on a free transfer, and Ecuadorian defensive midfielder Oscar Zambrano from Maribor for \u00a33.5m. Left-back Matt Targett also arrived on a free transfer from Newcastle United.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Departures were highlighted by the \u00a37m sale of goalkeeper Ivor Pandur, while young forward Mason Burstow joined Sheffield Wednesday on loan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Incomings<\/th><th>Outgoings<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Konstantinos Tzolakis (from Olympiacos)<\/td><td>Ivor Pandur (to Rangers)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jack Butland (from Rangers)<\/td><td>Kyle Joseph (to Middlesbrough)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hidemasa Morita (from Sporting CP)<\/td><td>Harry Vaughan (to Bohemian)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oscar Zambrano (from Maribor)<\/td><td>Kasey Palmer (to Luton Town)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Matt Targett (from Newcastle United)<\/td><td>Mason Burstow (loan to Sheffield Wednesday)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jens Hjerto-Dahl (from Tromso)<\/td><td>Thimothee Lo-Tutala (loan to Colchester United)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Elliot Stroud (from Mjallby)<\/td><td>Harvey Cartwright (loan to Grimsby Town)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-hull-city-tactical-analysis-and-formation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hull City tactical analysis and formation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hull&#8217;s team stats (average per game in 2025\/26 Championship)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Corners: <\/strong>5.30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shots on target: <\/strong>4.52<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shots on target conceded: <\/strong>3.98<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Offsides: <\/strong>1.82<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/08\/12160546\/line-up_4-2-3-1-3-819x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1479211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/08\/12160546\/line-up_4-2-3-1-3-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/08\/12160546\/line-up_4-2-3-1-3-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/08\/12160546\/line-up_4-2-3-1-3-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/08\/12160546\/line-up_4-2-3-1-3-1229x1536.png 1229w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/08\/12160546\/line-up_4-2-3-1-3-214x267.png 214w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/08\/12160546\/line-up_4-2-3-1-3-160x200.png 160w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/08\/12160546\/line-up_4-2-3-1-3-48x60.png 48w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/08\/12160546\/line-up_4-2-3-1-3-120x150.png 120w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/08\/12160546\/line-up_4-2-3-1-3-59x74.png 59w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2026\/08\/12160546\/line-up_4-2-3-1-3.png 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sergej Jakirovic opts for an organized, physically intense 4-2-3-1 formation built on compact defensive structure and efficient direct transitions. Jakirovic prioritises defensive balance, expecting his central double pivot &#8211; now boosted by Hidemasa Morita and Oscar Zambrano &#8211; to break up play and screen the defensive line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In possession, Hull build through full-backs pushing high to supply early crosses into Oli McBurnie, while wide attackers cut inside into central scoring areas. Off the ball, the Tigers set up in a disciplined mid-block that compresses central space before triggering aggressive wide traps to regain the ball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-hull-city-manager-analysis\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hull City manager analysis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sergej Jakirovic arrived at Hull City in the summer of 2025 following a successful managerial career in Eastern Europe and Turkey. Bringing a track record of winning domestic titles with Dinamo Zagreb and Zrinjski Mostar, the Bosnian coach quickly implemented a winning culture in East Yorkshire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His tactical flexibility and game-management proved decisive as he guided the Tigers through a high-stakes play-off campaign to secure Premier League promotion in his debut season. Known for his demanding standards and structured defensive organisation, Jakirovic leads Hull City into the top flight aiming to establish the club back within the top flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Manager<\/th><th>Team<\/th><th>P<\/th><th>W<\/th><th>D<\/th><th>L<\/th><th>Win %<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Sergej Jakirovic<\/td><td>Hull City<\/td><td>52<\/td><td>23<\/td><td>13<\/td><td>16<\/td><td>44.2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/premier-league\/\"><strong>Premier League predictions &amp; tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/outright-markets\/premier-league-title-odds\/\"><strong>Premier League outright odds <\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/\"><strong>Latest football news<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best betting sites<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/best-free-bet-offers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best free bet offers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/accumulator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Football accumulator tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hull City mark their long-awaited return to the Premier League stage under head coach Sergej Jakirovic for the 2026\/27 campaign. The Tigers ended a nine-year top-flight exile in dramatically successful fashion last term, navigating the Championship play-offs to seal promotion at Wembley Stadium. Sergej Jakirovic&#8217;s tactical influence delivered immediate rewards in East Yorkshire, turning an&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3279,"featured_media":1479180,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"hull city 2026\/27 premier league","_yoast_wpseo_title":"","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Everything you need to know about Hull City in the 2026\/27 Premier League including their opening fixtures, key players and tactical analysis.","footnotes":""},"tags":[],"news-category":[],"class_list":["post-1479072","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":{"external_featured_image_url":"","hide_featured_image_pattern":false},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.0 (Yoast SEO v28.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Hull City 2026\/27 Premier League: Opening fixtures, key players and predicted lineup | Squawka | 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