Hull City 0-0 Aston Villa: shut-out run goes on, Villa's goal drought drags on

Hull City 0-0 Aston Villa

Hull City and Aston Villa played out a goalless draw in Saturday's teatime kick-off, a 0-0 result that extended two of the campaign's defining early-season stories: Hull remain the only side in the division yet to concede a goal, while Villa are still searching for their first.

Goal-by-goal events were unavailable for this fixture, but the scoreline alone captures where both clubs find themselves three matches into the new season.

Hull hold firm in third

According to the Premier League table, the point keeps Hull third with seven points from three matches — a record of two wins and a draw that leaves them trailing only Manchester City and Arsenal, both of whom have perfect nine-point returns, and a point clear of Chelsea in fourth.

The standout number remains at the back. Hull have now gone three matches without conceding, the only side in the division yet to be breached, according to the Premier League table. At the other end, three goals scored is the joint-lowest return in the top half, level with Leeds United — solidity, rather than firepower, is carrying the Tigers early on.

Villa off the mark, but still goalless

For Aston Villa, the draw brought a first point of the season, but little else besides. They sit 18th with one point from three matches, above only Fulham and Coventry City — both pointless after three defeats — and level with Tottenham Hotspur.

Villa have now gone three matches without scoring, one of three sides yet to register a goal this term alongside Spurs and Coventry, according to the Premier League table. All five goals they have conceded came in the back-to-back defeats that opened their season.

A result against the market

The pre-match odds supplied to FanTribe's Data Desk had Hull as narrow favourites at 2.20, with Villa priced at 3.10 and the draw the least likely of the three outcomes at 3.30. The stalemate therefore defied both the market and recent form: Hull arrived on the back of two straight victories, Villa on consecutive defeats.

Key facts

• Result: Hull City 0-0 Aston Villa (finished)
• Kick-off: Saturday 5 September 2026, 5.30pm
• Hull City: 3rd, 7 points, unbeaten — form D, W, W
• Aston Villa: 18th, 1 point, winless — form D, L, L

The road ahead

Hull's challenge now is to add attacking output to an already formidable defensive foundation, while Villa must solve the problem at the other end of the pitch. For the Tigers, a first draw of the season is a point protected by discipline; for Villa, it is at least a base to build on — but until they find a goal, points will remain scarce.