Hull City welcome Everton to the MKM Stadium on Sunday afternoon in a Premier League 2026/27 fixture that pits two of the division's most encouraging early-season sides against each other.

Hull's unbeaten run ends, but confidence remains

The Tigers made a compelling case for themselves as a genuine top-flight force after returning to the Premier League. Victories over Manchester United and Coventry City, along with draws against Aston Villa and Chelsea, gave Hull City a platform few predicted they would build so quickly.

That unbeaten record was finally broken at Newcastle United — a 2-1 defeat at St James' Park — but the result barely dented the mood around the club. Hull are at home now, and they will want to respond in front of their own supporters.

Head coach David Moyes will be aware, however, that Hull could be shorthanded. Hidemasa Morita is expected to miss the match, Matt Targett is a doubt, and goalkeeper Jack Butland remains sidelined. The Tigers still carry a threat going forward through Oliver McBurnie, Mohamed Belloumi, and Sorba Thomas.

Everton arrive unbeaten and growing in confidence

Everton travel to Yorkshire having yet to lose in the Premier League this season. Moyes' side have drawn against Bournemouth, Manchester United, and Tottenham before beating Ipswich Town in their most recent outing — a record of two wins and three draws across five games.

Jack Grealish is back available for Everton, adding a creative spark to an attack that is beginning to hit its stride. The Toffees will be eager to extend their unbeaten run and pick up three points on the road.

Everton are not without injury concerns of their own, however. Merlin Röhl is ruled out, while Christian Nørgaard and Vitalii Mykolenko are both doubts for the trip to the MKM Stadium.

How and where to watch

Kick-off is at 2:00pm BST / 9:00am ET / 11:00pm AEST. Viewers in the UK can catch the game live on Sky Sports Premier League. Fans in the United States can stream it via Peacock, while Australian viewers can tune in on Stan Sport.

Prediction: Hull City 1-2 Everton

Everton look sharper in attack and, with Hull's defensive solidity now exposed, Moyes' side have the tools to take all three points away from the MKM Stadium in what promises to be a competitive Sunday afternoon affair.