Hull City earn point at Coventry in opening day draw

Hull City earned a hard fought point away on opening day as new manager Sergej Jakirovic starts with a solid defensive display.

Hull City player ratings as Semi Ajayi, Charlie Hughes and Ryan Giles star in Coventry City draw

Hull City earned a 0-0 draw at Coventry City on the opening day. The visitors defended well and created enough chances to justify a point away from home. Ivor Pandur made a smart save to deny Rudoni's header. Ryan Giles delivered a delicious cross for Slater, and Charlie Hughes made a crucial block at the back in the Coventry attack. Semi Ajayi, in his City debut, looked assured at the heart of the defence, while Cody Drameh and Regan Slater contributed with graft and moments of quality. Coventry pushed for a winner but found Hull's discipline and pace tough to break down. The crowd saw a balanced game with both sides spacing chances, especially after the break when Kamara tested the keeper and McBurnie influenced the attack late on.

The result sets a pragmatic tone for Hull City under Jakirovic. The new manager appears to prioritize structure and resilience, and the backline partnership between Ajayi and the returning players gives them a sturdy base. Offensively, Hull showed glimpses of intent without fully testing Coventry's defense, suggesting the team may lean on set plays and quick transitions until more attacking rhythm develops. For Coventry, the performance confirms their intent to play through a compact midfield and rely on moments from wide players and late runs. The opening-day point should be read as a foundation, not a finish; Hull needs more bite in the final third, while Coventry will want to translate pressure into goals as they settle into the new season.

Highlights

New week, new test, same goal build consistency from this steady start.