Hull - Aston Villa

Saturday 5 September 2026 at The MKM Stadium, Hull City welcome Aston Villa for a Premier League matchday 3 encounter. The hosts enter this fixture with momentum, having secured a notable 2-0 victory over Manchester United followed by a 1-0 win against Coventry City. Their disciplined defensive setup, led by the expected inclusion of John Egan and Semi Ajayi, has provided a solid platform for their recent positive results.

In contrast, Aston Villa arrive looking to recover from a difficult start to their campaign. A heavy 4-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion was compounded by a narrow loss to Arsenal last weekend. With Joao Gomes serving a suspension and Brian Madjo sidelined, the visitors must reorganize their midfield to support Nicolas Jackson and Alysson Edward in attack. Villa will need to address their defensive vulnerabilities quickly to secure a positive result away from home.