2025–26 Hull City A.F.C. season

Hull City
2025–26 season
OwnerAcun Medya
ChairmanAcun Ilıcalı
Head CoachSergej Jakirović
StadiumMKM Stadium

The 2025–26 season is the 122nd season in the history of Hull City Association Football Club and their fifth consecutive season in the Championship. In addition to the domestic league, the club would also participate in the FA Cup, and the EFL Cup.

Season diary

Pre-season

May

On 15 May 2025, following the conclusion of the 2024–25 season, head coach Rubén Sellés was dismissed from his role. His coaching team, consisting of James Oliver-Pearce and Tobias Loveland, were also dismissed.[1][2] On 17 May, Hull announced their retained list. Left-back Brandon Fleming was the headline departure, leaving the club after 16 years. Wingers Nordin Amrabat and Doğukan Sinik also left, among others.[3] On 21 May, Martin Hodge was announced as the club's new Head of Recruitment.[4] The following week, on 29 May, the head coach of the U18s, David Meyler, left his role at the club after Cork City signed him as their new assistant manager.[5]

June

On 11 June, Sellés' replacement was unveiled. Sergej Jakirović was appointed as the new head coach, signing a two-year deal.[6] It was also announced that Marko Salatović, Marin Ivančić, and Anđelo Roguljić would be joining the Bosnian to bolster his backroom staff.[6] In the week that followed, Hull became active in the transfer market. The next day, Moroccan midfielder Reda Laalaoui became the club's first official signing of the summer window, arriving from FUS Rabat on a four-year deal.[7] Also on 12 June, Xavier Simons left, joining Bolton Wanderers on a four-year deal for £300,000.[8][9] On 16 June, one goalkeeper was loaned out, whilst another was brought in. Firstly, Thimothée Lo-Tutala was sent out on his second loan spell to Doncaster Rovers, having previously been there in the second half of the 2023–24 season.[10][11] To fill his spot as back-up to Ivor Pandur, 30-year-old Dillon Phillips joined on a Bosman from Rotherham United. Phillips signed a two-year deal, with the club holding the option of an additional third.[12][13] West Bromwich Albion centre-back Semi Ajayi agreed an identical deal on 19 June,[14][15] the same day that João Pedro left the club by mutual consent.[16] On 25 June, Andy Smith left for League Two side Gillingham,[17] before Anthony Racioppi returned to his native Switzerland by signing for Sion.[18] The fixtures for the upcoming season were then released on 26 June, with Hull drawn away at Coventry City on the opening day and at home to Norwich City on the final day.[19]

July

On 2 July, Dean Holden was announced as an additional assistant head coach to support Jakirović and his team.[20] As a result, Andy Dawson was moved from his position as a first team coach and into a new role as Head of Player Development.[21] Two days later, Matty Jacob moved to Reading on a season-long loan.[22][23] On 8 July, Marvin Mehlem returned to Germany on a permanent basis when he joined Arminia Bielefeld for an undisclosed fee,[24] whilst Rocco Coyle was loaned out to National League side Boston United for a six month period.[25][26]

Coaching staff

Position Name
Head Coach Sergej Jakirović
Assistant Head Coach Dean Holden
Assistant Head Coach Marko Salatović
Fitness Coach Marin Ivančić
Goalkeeping Coach Erbil Bozkurt
Head of Analysis Anđelo Roguljić
Head of Player Development Andy Dawson
Head of Performance Beri Pardo

Source: Hull City A.F.C.

Squad

# Name Position Nationality Place of birth Date of birth (age)[a] Previous club Date signed Fee Contract end
Goalkeepers
1 Ivor Pandur GK Rijeka 25 March 2000
(age 25) 		Fortuna Sittard 20 January 2024 €2,000,000 30 June 2027
34 Harvey Cartwright GK Grimsby 9 May 2002
(age 23) 		Academy 1 July 2019 – 30 June 2026
– Dillon Phillips GK Hornchurch 11 June 1995
(age 30) 		Rotherham United 1 July 2025 Free 30 June 2027
Defenders
2 Lewie Coyle (c) RB Hull 15 October 1995
(age 29) 		Fleetwood Town 7 August 2020 £350,000 30 June 2026
3 Ryan Giles LB Telford 26 January 2000
(age 25) 		Luton Town 27 June 2024 £4,000,000 30 June 2027
4 Charlie Hughes CB Golborne 16 October 2003
(age 21) 		Wigan Athletic 16 August 2024 £3,500,000 30 June 2028
5 Alfie Jones (vc) CB Bristol 7 October 1997
(age 27) 		Southampton 4 September 2020 Undisclosed 30 June 2026
6 Sean McLoughlin CB Cork 13 November 1996
(age 28) 		Cork City 26 July 2019 Undisclosed 30 June 2026
15 John Egan CB Cork 20 October 1992
(age 32) 		Burnley 3 February 2025 £250,000 30 June 2026
23 Cody Drameh RB Dulwich 8 December 2001
(age 23) 		Leeds United 23 July 2024 Free 30 June 2027
– Semi Ajayi CB Crayford 9 November 1993
(age 31) 		West Bromwich Albion 1 July 2025 Free 30 June 2027
– James Furlong LB Dublin 7 June 2002
(age 23) 		Brighton & Hove Albion 1 September 2023 Undisclosed 30 June 2026
Midfielders
10 Abdülkadir Ömür AM Trabzon 25 June 1999
(age 26) 		Trabzonspor 1 February 2024 €2,500,000 30 June 2027
14 Harry Vaughan AM Trafford 6 April 2004
(age 21) 		Oldham Athletic 31 January 2023 Youth Fee 30 June 2026
19 Steven Alzate CM Camden 8 September 1998
(age 26) 		Brighton & Hove Albion 9 September 2024 Free 30 June 2026
20 Gustavo Puerta CM La Victoria 23 July 2003
(age 21) 		Bayer Leverkusen 1 July 2025 €3,800,000 30 June 2026
24 Matt Crooks CM Leeds 20 January 1994
(age 31) 		Real Salt Lake 10 January 2025 £1,500,000 30 June 2027
27 Regan Slater CM Gleadless 11 September 1999
(age 25) 		Sheffield United 27 January 2022 £50,000 30 June 2026
36 Eliot Matazo CM Woluwe-Saint-Lambert 15 February 2002
(age 23) 		Monaco 24 January 2025 €2,000,000 30 June 2028
45 Kasey Palmer AM Lewisham 9 November 1996
(age 28) 		Coventry City 30 August 2024 £1,250,000 30 June 2027
– Reda Laalaoui CM Rabat 11 May 2005
(age 20) 		FUS Rabat 1 July 2025 £400,000 30 June 2029
Forwards
7 Liam Millar LW Toronto 27 September 1999
(age 25) 		Basel 9 August 2024 €3,500,000 30 June 2027
33 Mohamed Belloumi RW Mascara 1 June 2002
(age 23) 		Farense 30 August 2024 €5,000,000 30 June 2028
28 Kyle Joseph CF Chipping Barnet 10 September 2001
(age 23) 		Blackpool 20 January 2025 £2,500,000 30 June 2028
44 Abu Kamara RW Lambeth 21 July 2003
(age 21) 		Norwich City 30 August 2024 £4,500,000 30 June 2028
48 Mason Burstow CF Greenwich 4 August 2003
(age 21) 		Chelsea 16 August 2024 £2,000,000 30 June 2028
Out on loan
29 Matty Jacob[b] LB Barnsley 3 June 2001
(age 24) 		Academy 17 May 2019 – 30 June 2027
32 Thimothée Lo-Tutala[c] GK Gonesse 13 February 2003
(age 22) 		Tottenham Hotspur 6 April 2023 Free 30 June 2028
42 Rocco Coyle[d] CM Hull 4 December 2005
(age 19) 		Academy 7 December 2023 – 30 June 2027

Source: Hull City A.F.C.

Transfers and contracts

Transfers in

Date Pos. Player From Fee Ref.
19 April 2025[e] CM Gustavo Puerta Bayer Leverkusen €3,800,000 [27][28]
12 June 2025[e] CM Reda Laalaoui FUS Rabat £400,000 [7][29]
16 June 2025[e] GK Dillon Phillips Rotherham United Free [12][13]
19 June 2025[e] CB Semi Ajayi West Bromwich Albion Free [14][15]
Expenditure: ≈ £3,600,000 (all fees converted into GBP)

Transfers out

Date Pos. Player To Fee Ref.
12 June 2025[e] DM Xavier Simons Bolton Wanderers £300,000 [8][9]
25 June 2025[e] GK Anthony Racioppi Sion Undisclosed [18]
25 June 2025[e] CB Andy Smith Gillingham Undisclosed [17]
8 July 2025 AM Marvin Mehlem Arminia Bielefeld Undisclosed [24]
Income: ≈ £300,000 (all fees converted into GBP)

Loans in

Date Pos. Player From Date until Ref.

Loans out

Date Pos. Player To Date until Ref.
16 June 2025[e] GK Thimothée Lo-Tutala Doncaster Rovers 31 May 2026 [10][11]
4 July 2025 LB Matty Jacob Reading 31 May 2026 [22][23]
8 July 2025 CM Rocco Coyle Boston United 1 January 2026 [25][26]

Released / Out of contract

Date Pos. Player Subsequent club Join date Ref.
17 May 2025 RW Nordin Amrabat Wydad Casablanca 1 June 2025[f] [3][31]
19 June 2025 CF João Pedro Atlético San Luis 24 June 2025 [16][32]
30 June 2025 GK Owen Foster Middlesbrough 1 July 2025 [3][33]
30 June 2025 LB Jake Leake Oldham Athletic 1 July 2025 [3][34]
30 June 2025 CB Alfie Taylor Grimsby Borough 7 July 2025 [3][35]
30 June 2025 CM Lucas Dawson Missouri State University 10 July 2025 [3][36]
30 June 2025 RB Joe Batty TBA TBA [3]
30 June 2025 GK Shea Callister TBA TBA [3]
30 June 2025 RW Jaedyn Chibanga TBA TBA [3]
30 June 2025 CF Aidan Durkan TBA TBA [3]
30 June 2025 CB Kyle Fanning TBA TBA [3]
30 June 2025 LB Brandon Fleming TBA TBA [3]
30 June 2025 CM Callum Jones TBA TBA [3]
30 June 2025 CM Cameron Gray TBA TBA [3]
30 June 2025 AM Sincere Hall TBA TBA [3]
30 June 2025 AM Brandon Harriman-Annous TBA TBA [3]
30 June 2025 CB Paul Iggulden TBA TBA [3]
30 June 2025 CB Jack Leckie TBA TBA [3]
30 June 2025 CB Jevon Mills TBA TBA [3]
30 June 2025 DM Alfie Perry TBA TBA [3]
30 June 2025 LW Doğukan Sinik TBA TBA [3]
30 June 2025 GK George Wilson TBA TBA [3]

New contracts

Date Pos. Player Length End date Ref.
17 May 2025 CF João Pedro 1 Year 30 June 2026 [3]

Pre-season and friendlies

On 5 June 2025, the club announced its first two friendlies of pre-season. On 26 July, the Tigers will travel to League One side Stockport County, before a home fixture against Premier League returners Sunderland three days later.[37] Meanwhile, on 5 July, Hull played an unannounced, behind-closed-doors friendly at their training ground, a 2–0 loss to Lincoln City.[38] A pre-season training camp in Turkey was next to be confirmed, with matches against İstanbulspor and Kasımpaşa.[39]

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixtures

5 July 2025 Friendly Hull City 0–2 Lincoln City Cottingham, East Yorkshire
15:00 BST Report[38]
  • Collins 15'
  • Makama 85'
 Stadium: Cottingham Training Ground
Attendance: 0 (BCD)
15 July 2025 Friendly İstanbulspor v Hull City Istanbul, Turkey
18:00 EEST Stadium: TFF Riva Facility
19 July 2025 Friendly Kasımpaşa v Hull City Beyoğlu, Turkey
18:00 EEST Stadium: Kasımpaşa Training Facility
26 July 2025 Friendly Stockport County v Hull City Stockport, Greater Manchester
15:00 BST Stadium: Edgeley Park
29 July 2025 Friendly Hull City v Sunderland Hull, East Yorkshire
19:45 BST Stadium: MKM Stadium

Competitions

EFL Championship

Main article: 2025–26 EFL Championship

On 26 June 2025, the fixtures for the EFL Championship season were announced. Hull were drawn away at Coventry City on the opening day, and at home to Norwich City on the final day.[19]

League table

Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Promotion, qualification or relegation
5 Coventry City 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Qualification for the Championship play-offs
6 Derby County 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
7 Hull City 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
8 Ipswich Town 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9 Leicester City 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
First match(es) will be played: 8 August 2025. Source: EFL Official Website
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head results; 5) Wins; 6) Away goals; 7) Penalty points (sec 9.5); 8) Number of 12-point sending off offences; 9) Play-off (only if needed to determine promotion/relegation)[40]

Results summary

Overall Home Away
Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts W D L GF GA GD W D L GF GA GD
0 0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0 0 0 0  0 0 0 0 0 0  0

Last updated: pre-season.
Source: Soccerway

Results by round

Round1
Ground
Result
Position
Points
Source: Soccerway
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; P = Postponed

Matches

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixtures

9 August 2025 1 Coventry City v Hull City Coventry, West Midlands
12:30 BST Stadium: CBS Arena
17 August 2025 2 Hull City v Oxford United Hull, East Yorkshire
15:00 BST Stadium: MKM Stadium
Note: Fixture was originally scheduled for 16 August, but was moved due to other sporting events taking place.[41]
23 August 2025 3 Hull City v Blackburn Rovers Hull, East Yorkshire
12:30 BST Stadium: MKM Stadium
Note: Fixture was originally scheduled for a 15:00 kick-off, but was moved for live Sky Sports broadcasting.[41]
30 August 2025 4 Bristol City v Hull City Ashton Gate, Bristol
TBA Stadium: Ashton Gate
13 September 2025 5 Swansea City v Hull City Landore, Swansea
TBA Stadium: Swansea.com Stadium
20 September 2025 6 Hull City v Southampton Hull, East Yorkshire
TBA Stadium: MKM Stadium
27 September 2025 7 Watford v Hull City Watford, Hertfordshire
TBA Stadium: Vicarage Road
30 September 2025 8 Hull City v Preston North End Hull, East Yorkshire
TBA Stadium: MKM Stadium
4 October 2025 9 Hull City v Sheffield United Hull, East Yorkshire
TBA Stadium: MKM Stadium
18 October 2025 10 Birmingham City v Hull City Birmingham, West Midlands
TBA Stadium: St Andrew's
21 October 2025 11 Hull City v Leicester City Hull, East Yorkshire
TBA Stadium: MKM Stadium
25 October 2025 12 Hull City v Charlton Athletic Hull, East Yorkshire
TBA Stadium: MKM Stadium
1 November 2025 13 Norwich City v Hull City Norwich, Norfolk
TBA Stadium: Carrow Road
4 November 2025 14 Derby County v Hull City Derby, Derbyshire
TBA Stadium: Pride Park
8 November 2025 15 Hull City v Portsmouth Hull, East Yorkshire
TBA Stadium: MKM Stadium
22 November 2025 16 Queens Park Rangers v Hull City Shepherd's Bush, London
TBA Stadium: Loftus Road
25 November 2025 17 Hull City v Ipswich Town Hull, East Yorkshire
TBA Stadium: MKM Stadium
29 November 2025 18 Stoke City v Hull City Stoke, Staffordshire
TBA Stadium: Bet365 Stadium

FA Cup

Main article: 2025–26 FA Cup

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixtures

EFL Cup

Main article: 2025–26 EFL Cup

Hull were drawn away at Wrexham in the first round.[42][43]

  Win   Draw   Loss   Fixtures

12 August 2025 1R Wrexham v Hull City Stansty, Wrexham
19:45 BST Stadium: Racecourse Ground

Statistics

Appearances

As of pre-season

Appearances shown after a "+" indicate player came on during course of the match
Players with no appearances are not included on the list
Italics indicate a loaned in player

No. Pos Nat Player Total Championship FA Cup EFL Cup
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
  • Source: Compiled from competitive match reports

Top goalscorers

As of pre-season
Name Number Position Championship FA Cup League Cup Total
Total 0 0 0 0

Disciplinary record

As of pre-season
Name Number Position Championship FA Cup League Cup Total
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Notes

  1. ^ Players' ages listed as they were on 1 July 2025, the official start date of the 2025–26 season
  2. ^ On loan at Reading
  3. ^ On loan at Doncaster Rovers
  4. ^ On loan at Boston United
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h Deal was made official on 1 July 2025, the official start date of the 2025–26 season
  6. ^ The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup impacted Amrabat's transfer to Wydad. The 2025 summer transfer window was brought forward for an initial 10 days, running from 1 June to 10 June (it would eventually re-open as normal on 16 June until 1 September), to allow clubs playing at the tournament (and club's within their member associations) to officially register new players before the competition began. Therefore, Amrabat's transfer, which was announced on 25 May, was able to be made official on 1 June, instead of 1 July as all other Bosman deals usually are.[30]

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