Two promoted sides meet at the CBS Arena on Saturday 29 August 2026 (15:00 BST) as Coventry City host Hull City. Coventry lost 0–3 at Arsenal on the opening night; Hull stunned Manchester United 2–0 at the MKM Stadium in GW1's biggest upset.
Coventry City: team news & GW1 form
Mark Robins' Coventry need their first Premier League home points after a harsh Emirates lesson. Taiwo Awoniyi and Haji Wright lead the line; Ben Wilson in goal. Home atmosphere at the CBS Arena should lift a side that earned promotion on merit.
Coventry City Predicted Starting XI & Lineup · 3-5-2
Official lineups confirmed 1 hour before kick-off.
Hull City: team news & GW1 form
Tim Walter's Hull carry real momentum after beating United. Joe Gelhardt and Liam Millar offer pace on the counter; Hull's GW1 win proves they can compete at this level.
Key tactical battle
An open promoted-vs-promoted fixture — both teams will attack. Hull's confidence vs Coventry's need for a response makes goals likely.
Head-to-head record
Limited recent top-flight history; Championship meetings were tight and physical.
Fantasy & Predictor picks
- Joe Gelhardt (Hull, FWD): in-form striker after GW1 upset.
- Taiwo Awoniyi (Coventry, FWD): Premier League experience leading Coventry's line.
- Liam Millar (Hull, MID): wide threat on the break.
- Predictor: Hull win 2–1 or 1–1 draw.
Prediction
Hull's GW1 confidence edges a tight battle. Prediction: Coventry City 1–2 Hull City.