Hull City Suffer First Friendly Defeat in Two Years
Hull City's unbeaten start to the pre-season campaign comes to an end as they suffer a 2-0 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany. The Tigers will look to bounce back ahead of their final friendly against Nice and the Premier League opener against Manchester United.
What Happened?
Hull City's penultimate friendly of the summer ended in defeat as they were outplayed by a strong Eintracht Frankfurt side. The Tigers had a good hour of football, but the second half was disjointed with many changes and half the team from the academy.
Why It Matters for Hull City
The defeat is a setback for the Tigers, but it's not the end of the world. They will look to bounce back ahead of their final friendly against Nice and the Premier League opener against Manchester United. The squad remains short due to injuries, but the new arrivals will soon be dropping down to the first team.
What Comes Next?
Hull City will face Nice in their final friendly before the Premier League opener against Manchester United. The Tigers will look to end the pre-season on a high note and get ready for the new season. With 70 goals scored and 66 conceded, Hull City will look to improve their defensive record in the new season.
League Standing
Hull City are currently 6th in the Championship with 73 points, 21 wins, 10 draws, and 15 losses from 46 games. They are 22 points behind leaders Coventry.
Next Fixture
Hull City's next fixture is against Manchester City away on December 19, 2026.
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