Hull City's pre-season campaign took a hit as they suffered a 2-0 loss to Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt. The Tigers' new signings made their debut, but it was not enough to secure a win.
What happened?
Hull City's new signings, Konstantinos Tzolakis and Jens Hjerto-Dahl, made their debut in the pre-season friendly against Eintracht Frankfurt. The two-hour match saw goals from Jonathan Burkardt and Love Arrhov, handing Hull City their first loss of pre-season.
Why it matters for Hull City
The loss to Eintracht Frankfurt is a setback for Hull City, but it also provides an opportunity for the team to learn and improve. The Tigers will look to bounce back in their next pre-season friendly against Nice.
What comes next?
Hull City will conclude their pre-season campaign next Saturday against Nice before returning to the Premier League. The team will be looking to build on their positive performances in pre-season and get off to a strong start in the new season.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 6th in Championship, 73 pts, 21W-10D-15L from 46 games, recent form WWDWL. Goals this season: 70 scored, 66 conceded (+4 goal difference). Title race: 22 points behind leaders Coventry. Next fixture: vs Manchester City (away, 2026-12-19).
