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Hull City – Interesting Facts

When were Hull City founded?

Hull City Association Football Club was founded on 28 June 1904. The club was formed in Kingston upon Hull and played its first competitive matches in the 1904–05 season before joining the Football League Second Division in 1905–06.

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What were they previously named?

Since their formation in 1904, Hull City AFC has almost exclusively been known as Hull City Association Football Club, or simply Hull City.

Who are their local rivals?

Grimsby Town
Scunthorpe United

What nicknames have they had?

The Tigers: Originating from their striped kit, this nickname appeared in print as early as March 1905 in the Hull Daily Mail.
The Hull Tigers: Often used in media, particularly during the 2013-2014 era when the owners sought to rebrand the club, leading to extensive use of this moniker.
City: A common, simple reference used by supporters and media.
The Cits: A rarely used, early abbreviation for “Citizens,” which predated the widespread adoption of “The Tigers”.

What home stadiums names have they had?

The Boulevard (1904–1905, temporary)
Anlaby Road (1906–1941)
[Boothferry Park] (1946–2002)
MKM Stadium (2002–present)
MKM Stadium Name Changes:
KC Stadium (2002–2016)
KCOM Stadium (2016–2021)
MKM Stadium (2021–present)
Other venues used in the club’s early years included the Cricket Ground at The Circle, Dairycoates, and a return to the Boulevard during WWII.