Coventry City 0 - 1 Hull City

Hull City claimed a narrow 1-0 victory over Coventry City on August 29, 2026, thanks to a late goal from Liam Millar in the 82nd minute. The match, held at the Coventry Building Society Arena, showcased Hull's determination as they maintained their perfect start in the Premier League, winning both of their opening matches.

The first half saw both teams struggle to find the net, but Hull was the first to make a mark with a yellow card issued to Lewie Coyle in the 10th minute. As the game progressed, Coventry and Hull exchanged challenges, leading to further bookings. Regan Slater and Elliot Stroud received yellow cards in the 51st and 54th minutes, respectively, as the match became increasingly competitive.

Substitutions began in the second half, with Lucas Gourna-Douath and Cody Drameh coming on for Hull, as they looked to inject new energy into their play. Coventry also made changes, notably bringing on Gustavo Hamer, but neither side could break the deadlock until the late stages of the match.

In a pivotal moment, Liam Millar found the back of the net in the 82nd minute, assisted by Mohamed Belloumi, sending Hull City fans into celebration. Despite Coventry's attempts to respond, they could not find an equalizer, and the match concluded with Hull City securing all three points. This result solidifies Hull City’s impressive start to the season as they look to build on their momentum in the Premier League.