Coventry 0-1 Hull City: Match Recap and Result

Match: 29 August 2026, 14:00 UTC · Published: 29 August 2026 · 341 words

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Hull City beat Coventry 0-1 in the Premier League, Liam Millar's late goal enough to take the points at the Coventry Building Society Arena. The home side had most of the ball and more shots, yet the visitors left with a clean sheet and the win.

Match Summary

Coventry set up in a 4-2-3-1 and Hull City in a 5-4-1, and that contrast ran through the afternoon. The hosts took the ball and tried to open the visitors. Hull stayed compact. Lewie Coyle was booked after 10 minutes, but the first half produced no goals. Coventry had the territorial story. Hull City reached the break still level.

After half-time the same spell continued, only with more bookings for the away side. Regan Slater, Elliot Stroud and Oliver McBurnie were all cautioned as Coventry kept pressing. The defence of five held. The breakthrough came late, when Mohamed Belloumi found Liam Millar and Millar scored in the 82nd minute. Aurele Amenda was booked two minutes later. Coventry could not force an equaliser, and Hull City closed out the 0-1.

Key Moments

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One late finish decided the contest because Coventry never turned control into a goal of their own. Hull City walked a disciplinary line with four yellow cards and still finished with a full complement, which mattered once they led. Coventry's 11 shots included only three on target, so a single away strike was enough. The caution for Amenda after the goal showed how little time the home side had left.

Match Statistics

Coventry held 67 percent of possession to Hull City's 33 and outshot them 11 to 5, with 3 efforts on target against 2. The home side also won 6 corners to 2. Hull City picked up 4 yellow cards to Coventry's 1. Neither team saw a red. Expected goals were 0 for both sides.

What the Result Means

Hull City sit sixth in the Premier League with 3 points from 1 match and a goal difference of 2. Coventry are 18th with 0 points from 1 match and a goal difference of -3. That leaves Hull City with one win from their opening outing and Coventry with one loss.