Hull City travel to the Coventry Building Society Arena looking to extend an unbeaten run across all competitions to seven matches, having beaten Manchester United 2-0 on their Premier League return before edging past Stoke City on penalties in the Carabao Cup. Sergej Jakirović’s side face fellow newly promoted opponents in Coventry City for the first time at this level.
Hull City team newsEliot Matazo (knee), Darko Gyabi (groin) and Jack Butland (arm) remain long-term absentees. Captain Lewie Coyle will have an ongoing ankle issue assessed ahead of kick-off, while Nobel Mendy, Semi Ajayi and Ryan Giles all came off with cramp against Manchester United but are expected to be fit to start. Jakirović has been keen to temper expectations despite his side’s strong start, saying his squad are “trying to prove people wrong” after being tipped by bookmakers for relegation this season.
Kostas Tzolakis is set to continue in goal behind a back line that could see Coyle retain his place on the right if passed fit, alongside Ajayi, John Egan and Mendy, with Ryan Giles on the left. Matt Crooks and Regan Slater, who ranked among the Premier League’s top five players for distance covered on matchday one, are set to continue as the midfield pairing. Oli McBurnie, who has failed to score in four previous league meetings with Coventry, is expected to lead the line again, with Mohamed Belloumi and Elliot Stroud providing support.
Hull City predicted lineupHull City possible starting XI (5-4-1): Tzolakis; Coyle, Ajayi, Egan, Mendy, Giles; Belloumi, Crooks, Slater, Stroud; McBurnie
When will the match kick off?The Premier League match kicks off at 15:00 on Saturday, 29 August 2026.
How to watch Coventry City vs Hull City?This fixture kicks off at 3pm on a Saturday and is not being shown live on television in the United Kingdom under the traditional broadcast blackout.
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