Hull City maintain unbeaten start and clean sheet record with Aston Villa draw

Hull City extended their dream start to the Premier League season by holding Aston Villa to a 0-0 draw at home on Saturday, keeping their remarkable clean sheet record intact. The result leaves newly promoted Hull second in the early table with seven points from three games, without conceding a goal.

  • Result: Hull City 0-0 Aston Villa, Premier League
  • Venue: MKM Stadium, Hull
  • Date: Saturday, September 6, 2026
  • Clean sheets: Three in opening three top-flight games
  • Position: Second with seven points
  • Next up: Carabao Cup trip to Sunderland, then Chelsea away

What was said

"We could have won, but they also had a few chances in the second half. We won't be ungrateful for seven points after three games and another clean sheet. It's a great result for us.

It's amazing! If someone offered me seven points before the start of the season, I would have signed immediately! Especially against who we have played! It is a great example for us and we have to continue like this, because we have shown that we can compete at this level."

— Sergej Jakirovic, speaking to Sky Sports

Jakirovic, who recently signed a new two-year contract, was delighted with his side's resilience against European regulars. He remained grounded about the club's aims, telling BBC Match of the Day: "Maybe we expect to fight for a Champions League place? No, of course it is early. Our goal is to collect the points as soon as possible. I think we need around 38 or 40 points, so we need to get those points as quickly as possible."

The numbers

  • Hull City have kept clean sheets in their opening three Premier League games, joining Charlton Athletic (1998-99) and Huddersfield Town (2017-18) as the only promoted sides to do so.
  • The Tigers are second in the table with seven points, having won two and drawn one.
  • Mohamed Belloumi hit the crossbar with an audacious curling effort.
  • Mohamed-Ali Cho and Oliver McBurnie spurned late half-chances.

Why Jakirovic's grounded approach is key for Hull's survival bid

Sergej Jakirovic's comments reveal a manager fully aware of the gap between his side and the Premier League's established order. Despite the historic defensive start, he knows the priority is reaching the 38-40 point mark that typically secures survival. The early momentum, built on organisation and resilience, offers a platform, but fixtures against Chelsea and a testing cup trip will test Hull's depth.

Jakirovic's side have conceded zero goals, but the attacking output, with Belloumi hitting the woodwork and late chances spurned, shows room for improvement. The manager's ability to keep players grounded while maintaining that defensive discipline will be vital. The new two-year contract suggests the board backs his long-term vision, but the immediate task is accumulating points before tougher tests arrive.

Talking points

  • Should Hull prioritise the Carabao Cup trip to Sunderland or rest key players for the Chelsea league clash? The demanding schedule could force rotation.
  • Can Hull's defensive record last? They have faced a tough run but kept three clean sheets — the test against Chelsea's attack will be revealing.
  • Is seven points from three games a false dawn or a sign that Hull can survive comfortably? The next stretch will define their season.
  • Jakirovic's target of 38-40 points is pragmatic, but with seven already in the bank, could they push for a top-half finish?

What happens next

Hull City travel to the Stadium of Light to face Sunderland in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night, before a Premier League trip to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea next weekend. Managing player workloads while preserving defensive organisation will be vital during this demanding spell on the road.

Frequently asked questions

How many points do Hull City have after three Premier League games?

Hull City have seven points from three Premier League games, placing them second in the early table.

Who scored for Hull City against Aston Villa?

No one — the match ended 0-0, with Hull City preserving their clean sheet record.

What did Sergej Jakirovic say about Hull City's start?

Jakirovic called it "amazing" and said he would have "signed immediately" if offered seven points before the season, but insisted the goal remains to reach 38-40 points.

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