[80] On 31 May, the EFL stated plans to restart the league on 20 June, with the play-off final being scheduled for around 30 July, subject to safety requirement and government approval being met.

[82] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

[99] The newly appointed head coach, Grant McCann, would take charge of the team as they return to pre-season training on 24 June 2019.

Source: BBC Sport On Thursday, 20 June 2019, the EFL Championship fixtures were revealed,[110] and Hull started the campaign away to Swansea City on 3 August 2019.

Eaves headed in his second of the match after 66 minutes and scored his hat-trick in added time to put Hull through to the fourth-round.

[162][163] Hull city started the match brightly but Chelsea scored an early goal when a shot from Michy Batshuayi was deflected in by Ryan Tafazolli.

In the second half Fikayo Tomori knocked in a free-kick by Ross Barkley to double the visitors tally.

[164] Hull were in the Northern Section of the draw and were drawn away to Tranmere Rovers,[164] the match to take place on 13 August 2019 at Prenton Park.

[165] The match started with Jon Toral heading a goal for Hull after just 19 seconds, with David Milinković knocking in a rebound five-minutes later.

The home kit for the 2019–20 season was unveiled on 14 June 2019, manufactured by Umbro, the shirt is amber with a tiger pattern on the upper front, together with the new crest.