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Carrick's Man Utd faces Hull in season opener
22 Aug
Summary
- Michael Carrick begins his first full season as manager.
- Hull City earned promotion via playoff victory.
- Match to be streamed live on Stan Sport in Australia.
Michael Carrick commences his inaugural full season at the helm of Manchester United with an away fixture against newly promoted Hull City in the Premier League. Carrick's leadership last term saw a significant turnaround, elevating the Red Devils from mid-table to a third-place finish, which secured their return to the Champions League.
The upcoming season presents the challenge of competing on both domestic and European fronts for a revitalized United squad. Hull City earned their place in the top flight by winning the playoffs, having finished sixth in the Championship regular season.
This Premier League match is scheduled to take place at the MKM Stadium in Hull, UK, on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. local time. For viewers in Australia, the match will be exclusively streamed live and on demand via Stan Sport, with Channel 9 showing delayed replays of select games.
