Hull secure 1-0 victory over Coventry with late Millar strike

Liam Millar, introduced as a substitute, slotted home the only goal of the match with eight minutes remaining, handing Hull a 1‑0 away win over Coventry and preserving their flawless opening to Premier League life.

Coventry dominated large periods of the game, keeping the ball and forcing Hull onto the back foot, but their chances were limited. Taiwo Awoniyi headed Caleb Yirenkyi’s cross weakly in the 22nd minute and later forced a smart save from Konstantinos Tzolakis after a Loum Tchaouna delivery was deflected by Nobel Mendy. A late first‑half scramble saw Awoniyi’s attempt strike the back post, prompting a near‑miss from the striker.

Hull, fresh from a win over Manchester United, struggled to create early chances. Nobel Mendy threatened with a powerful half‑volley that required two attempts for goalkeeper Carl Rushworth to collect. A brief penalty appeal after Elliot Stroud went down was dismissed by referee Josh Smith. In the second half Mendy again unleashed a long‑range strike that rattled the post before being gathered.

The decisive moment arrived when Mohamed Belloumi recovered the ball and released Millar on a swift counter‑attack; Millar finished cleanly for his first Premier League goal. A late header from Jay Dasilva in stoppage time was Coventry’s only shot on target, sealing Hull’s second consecutive win. Hull owner rebukes pundits over Premier League survival jokes