Match report
Millar strike gives Hull City win at Coventry
Hull City left the Coventry Building Society Arena with a 1-0 win in this Premier League Regular Season - 2 fixture, a result that lifted them to second in the table while Coventry remained without a point after two matches. The only goal arrived late, but the visitors made it count on a day when the hosts dominated territory without finding a breakthrough.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Coventry controlled possession for long spells, holding the ball for 67 percent of the match and forcing six corners to Hull's two, yet they could not convert that pressure into a lead. Hull sat in and absorbed the play before striking in the 82nd minute, when Liam Millar finished off an assist from Mohamed Belloumi to make it 0-1, a scoreline that held to the final whistle.
Discipline was a feature of the contest, with Hull picking up four yellow cards to Coventry's one, though neither side saw red. Josh Smith took charge of a match in which Coventry's territorial superiority, reflected in 11 shots to Hull's six, was ultimately undone by a single clinical moment from the away side.
Liam Millar scored the decisive 82nd-minute goal and was rated the top performer on the pitch with an 8.16 mark, while Mohamed Belloumi's assist set up the winner.
Coventry held 67 percent of possession but were unable to turn that dominance into a goal.
Hull City won 1–0 away against Coventry (half-time 0–0).
Coventry met Hull City in the Premier League (Regular Season - 2). Kick-off was Saturday, 29 August 2026, 14:00 UTC at Coventry Building Society Arena. Referee: Josh Smith.
Team pages: Coventry · Hull City · Premier League
Key moments
- 82' Goal: Liam Millar (assist: Mohamed Belloumi) — 0–1 · Watch Liam Millar's goal video (82')
Starting line-ups
Coventry (4-2-3-1)
Hull City (5-4-1)
Pre-match read
Over 1.5 Goals. League base rate: 80% over 1.5 goals On the other hand: Team over/under identity — Coventry have gone over 1.5 in 79% of their last 38 matches and Hull City in 68% of their last 38, against a leag
Under 3.5 Goals. League base rate: 29% over 3.5 goals On the other hand: Goal-shy head-to-head — The last 5 meetings averaged just 2.0 goals.
Over 2.5 Goals. League base rate: 56% over 2.5 goals On the other hand: Goal-shy head-to-head — The last 5 meetings averaged just 2.0 goals.
Both Teams to Score. League base rate: 57% both teams score
Coventry to Score. League base rate: 78% home sides score
Home rated 1714 vs 1584 — 0.75 expected score Coventry winning 70% at home (last 10) Home on 3 days rest; Away on 3
Model-generated pre-match read. Not betting advice.
About this match
On this page: the Coventry vs Hull City final score and result, goal highlights and video clips of every goal, who scored, starting lineups, match stats and the full match report from this Premier League fixture.
- Who scored and when — a goal-by-goal timeline of the match.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Starting lineups and player ratings for both teams.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
Watch the goals: goal highlights and video clips of every goal from Coventry 0–1 Hull City. Explore more on the Coventry and Hull City team pages or the Premier League page.
Quick answers
›What was the final score of Coventry vs Hull City?
Hull City won 1–0 away against Coventry (half-time 0–0).
›Who scored in Coventry vs Hull City?
Liam Millar (82') for Hull City.
›Where can I watch Coventry vs Hull City highlights?
Goal highlights and video clips from Coventry 0–1 Hull City are on this page — open the videos tab to watch every goal.
›What is the head-to-head record between Coventry and Hull City?
Coventry and Hull City have met 10 times — 2 wins for Coventry, 3 wins for Hull City and 5 draws.