Villa Earn First Point, Still Awaiting First Win

Aston Villa secured their first point of the new season, playing out a goalless draw away to Hull. Jakirovic's side remains unbeaten after two opening victories and currently sits second in the league standings.

Villa could have taken an early lead. Nicolas Jackson met Maatsen's cross with a header at the far post, but his effort lacked precision. The hosts responded with a shot from McBurnie, which failed to trouble Suzuki. Hull enjoyed a strong spell, but gradually, the Birmingham side began to assert control. Towards the end of the first half, the visitors appealed for a penalty after Jackson went down, and in the ensuing counter-attack, Jakirovic's team squandered an excellent opportunity.

Shortly after the break, McGinn missed a golden chance, attempting to chip the goalkeeper but sending the ball over the bar. Buendia also fired a shot over. In the 65th minute, Hull came agonizingly close to scoring. Following a corner, Bellumi struck a superb shot that rattled the post. The hosts nearly found a winner late on. Suzuki saved a shot from Cho, and in the 90th minute, McBurnie failed to connect with a superb cross from Giles.