In 1970, Hull City were involved in the first ever penalty shootout in England. This took place after drawing against Manchester United in the semi-final of the Watney Cup. Hull City's goalkeeper, Ian McKechnie, went on to become the first player to save a penalty during the shootout.
| Nickname of club | The Tigers |
|---|---|
| League | The Championship |
| Date established | 1904 |
| Location | Hull |
| Stadium | The MKM Stadium |
| Address | The Circle, Walton St |
| Year stadium built | 2002 |
| Stadium capacity | 25,586 |
| Club manager | Tim Walter |
| Mascot | Roary |
| Amber | |
| Young supporters club | Tiger Cubs |
| Club website | http://www.hullcitytigers.com |
| Club community organisation information | http://www.tigerstrust.co.uk |