Hull make perfect start with win at Coventry
Hull City beat Coventry 2-1 with a late goal from Liam Millar, making it two wins from two in the Premier League. Oli McBurnie joked about critics calling them the worst team in history. The Tigers sit second in the early table.
Hull’s second straight win came despite conceding nearly 70% possession at Coventry, leaning on a physical back line and late substitute Liam Millar’s decisive strike. The Tigers are the first promoted side in nine years to open with two victories, though history offers a caution: Hull themselves were relegated in 2016-17 after winning their first two games, as were Wolves and West Brom.
Coventry, meanwhile, have now lost both matches since ending a 25-year top-flight absence, with striker Haji Wright sidelined by a thigh injury. Their early schedule—Arsenal, Hull, Manchester City—has exposed a need for sharper finishing, despite their title-winning 97-goal campaign last season.
Hull’s fast start could reshape early-season narratives around promoted clubs, boosting fan confidence and media coverage, while Coventry’s winless opening may intensify pressure on manager Frank Lampard. For both teams, these results may influence transfer activity and tactical adjustments, but two games remain a small sample. The broader effect is on supporter morale and perceived survival odds, which can shift quickly as the season develops.