10 Fun Facts About Hull City Quiz

In what year was Hull City Association Football Club founded?

Hull City AFC was founded on June 28, 1904. The club was admitted into the Football League a year later, in 1905.

What is the primary nickname of Hull City AFC?

Hull City's traditional home colours are black and amber, often featuring in a striped design on the shirt, which led to their nickname 'The Tigers'.

Which stadium serves as the home ground for Hull City AFC?

Hull City plays its home games at the MKM Stadium, which they moved into in 2002 after leaving Boothferry Park.

In what year did Hull City first achieve promotion to the top flight of English football?

Hull City won the 2008 Championship play-off final against Bristol City, earning their first-ever promotion to the Premier League.

Who was the manager when Hull City first gained promotion to the Premier League in 2008?

Phil Brown was the manager who guided Hull City to their historic first promotion to the Premier League in 2008, winning the Championship play-off final.

Which club did Hull City face in their first FA Cup Final appearance?

Hull City reached their first FA Cup Final in 2014, where they were defeated 3-2 by Arsenal after extra-time.

What is the highest league position Hull City has ever achieved in the top flight of English football?

Hull City's highest league finish in the top flight was 16th in the Premier League during the 2013-14 season.

Who holds the record for Hull City's most expensive transfer fee paid for a player?

Ryan Mason, signed from Tottenham Hotspur in 2016 for £13m, holds the record as Hull City's most expensive signing.

Which player scored Hull City's first-ever Premier League goal?

Brazilian midfielder Geovanni scored Hull City's first-ever Premier League goal in their debut match against Fulham in August 2008.

What was the previous name of Hull City's current home ground, the MKM Stadium?

The MKM Stadium was previously known as the KCOM Stadium from 2016 to 2021, and before that, as the KC Stadium from 2002 to 2016. Boothferry Park was their home before moving to the new stadium.