Hull City have a chance to write club history when Aston Villa visit the MKM Stadium on Saturday.
Sergej Jakirovic’s side have won both of their opening Premier League fixtures and sit third in the table. Jakirovic said he was relieved to see the transfer window close: “Finally finished, thank God! Now we can concentrate on our job.” He added that his squad depth is “excellent because we have good competition,” while confirming he is close to signing a contract extension he called “an easy decision.”
Hull City team news
Jack Butland, Oscar Zambrano, Elliot Matazo, Darko Gyabi and Charlie Hughes all remain sidelined through injury. Matt Crooks is a doubt with a quad issue and will be assessed before kick-off, while Joe Gelhardt has returned to training after an ankle problem but is considered unlikely to start.
Deadline-day arrivals Christos Mouzakitis and Tim Iroegbunam are both strong contenders to start in midfield alongside Regan Slater, while fellow new signing Brooke Norton-Cuffy could push Lewie Coyle for a place at right wing-back.
Further additions Robinio Vaz, Sorba Thomas and Ilyas Ansah are also in the squad, though Jakirovic may opt to stick with Mohamed Belloumi and Elliot Stroud in support of Oli McBurnie given the team’s unbeaten start.
Hull City predicted lineup
Hull City possible starting XI (3-4-2-1): Tzolakis; Ajayi, Egan, Mendy; Coyle, Slater, Iroegbunam, Giles; Belloumi, Stroud; McBurnie
When will the match kick off?
The Premier League match kicks off at 17:30 on Saturday, 5 September 2026.
How to watch Hull City vs Aston Villa?
The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the UK, with coverage beginning before kick-off.
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