Overview
- The match is scheduled for Saturday 5 September 2026 at 17:30 BST at the MKM Stadium and will be shown live in the UK on Sky Sports.
- Hull are unbeaten with six points from their opening two league games, keeping two clean sheets and recording a shock 2-0 win over Manchester United before beating Coventry.
- Aston Villa arrive scoreless after defeats to Brighton (0-4) and Arsenal (0-1) and have started integrating many new signings, including Nicolas Jackson and Leon Goretzka.
- Selection is affected by absences for both teams: Hull have several injuries and doubts, while Villa will be without João Gomes through suspension and may use Goretzka from the bench because of fitness.
- Bookmakers show slim margins between the sides, several outlets are running bet-builder promotions, and the result could shape early-season confidence for Hull and signal how quickly Villa’s overhaul is working.