Liam Millar scored a late winner as Hull City continued their perfect return to the Premier League with a narrow victory over fellow promoted side Coventry City.
Frank Lampard's Coventry controlled much of the contest and showed plenty of determination, but struggled to turn their possession into clear opportunities.
The decisive moment arrived in the 82nd minute when Mohamed Belloumi released Millar behind the Coventry defence.
The Canada international kept his composure and fired past goalkeeper Carl Rushworth to secure all three points.
Until then, Coventry striker Taiwo Awoniyi had produced the best opportunity of the match.
The summer signing from Nottingham Forest was denied from close range in the first half when Hull goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis reacted well to keep out his effort.
After stunning Manchester United on the opening weekend, Sergej Jakirovic's side have now collected maximum points from their first two matches.
The result also moves Hull six points clear of Coventry, a potentially significant early advantage given both clubs had been expected to be involved in the battle against relegation.
Hull are now level on points with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League and will head into next weekend's home meeting with Aston Villa full of confidence.
Hull offered little attacking threat for much of the match, instead allowing Coventry to dominate possession while remaining disciplined defensively.
Jakirovic's approach ultimately paid off as his side stayed patient before taking their opportunity late in the contest.
Their defensive organisation has been particularly impressive.
Hull have now gone more than 180 minutes without conceding since returning to the Premier League.
Nobel Mendy, John Egan and Semi Ajayi were excellent in the centre of Hull's five-man defence, while Tzolakis produced another assured performance in goal.
The £20m summer arrival from Olympiakos dealt confidently with crosses and high balls while making an important save to deny Awoniyi.
Tzolakis also became the first goalkeeper since Brentford's David Raya in 2021-22 to keep clean sheets in a promoted team's opening two Premier League matches.
Hull remain one of only three clubs to have previously been relegated after winning their first two Premier League games, having suffered that fate in 2016-17, but their current form provides plenty of reasons for optimism.
Coventry's return to the Premier League has yet to produce a goal, despite significant investment in Lampard's squad.
Defender Ethan Pinnock became their latest addition earlier this week, taking the club's spending beyond £100m on 10 new players.
However, this performance suggested Coventry may still need greater attacking quality if they are to establish themselves in the top flight after a 25-year absence.
Awoniyi worked hard at the head of the attack, but Coventry rarely seriously troubled Hull's well-organised defence.
Only three of their 11 attempts were on target.
Their search for a winner also left them increasingly exposed defensively.
Coventry received an earlier warning when Millar dragged a shot wide instead of passing to Belloumi.
They were eventually punished when the roles were reversed, with Belloumi providing the pass and Millar delivering the decisive finish.
For Hull, it was another display built on discipline and resilience.
For Coventry, it was a reminder that possession and effort alone may not be enough at Premier League level.
