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Matchday 4 · Saturday 12 September, 16:00 · Stamford Bridge

Chelsea vs Hull City: line-ups

Chelsea 4 · 6 points
16:00 Sat 12 Sep
Hull City 3 · 7 points

Predicted line-ups Chelsea vs Hull City

Chelsea 3-4-2-1
26 Martínez
3 Fofana
5 Lacroix
34 Acheampong
21 Hato
24 James
45 Lavia
7 Neto
17 Rogers
10 Palmer
9 Pedro

Predicted line-up for Chelsea: Martínez, Fofana, Lacroix, Acheampong, Hato, James, Lavia, Neto, Rogers, Palmer, Pedro

Hull City 5-4-1
19 Tzolakis
3 Giles
32 Mendy
15 Egan
6 Ajayi
2 Coyle
21 Stroud
29 Gourna-Douath
27 Slater
10 Belloumi
9 McBurnie

Predicted line-up for Hull City: Tzolakis, Giles, Mendy, Egan, Ajayi, Coyle, Stroud, Gourna-Douath, Slater, Belloumi, McBurnie

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Injuries and suspensions

Chelsea

  • Jordan Henderson Wrist injury Unavailable
  • Moisés Caicedo Injury Unavailable
  • Marco Palestra Injury Unavailable

Hull City

  • Charlie Hughes Groin injury Unavailable
  • Darko Gyabi Groin injury Unavailable
  • Eliot Matazo Knee injury Unavailable
  • Hidemasa Morita Calf injury Unavailable
  • Jack Butland Arm injury Unavailable
  • Matty Crooks Muscle injury Unavailable
  • Óscar Zambrano Hamstring injury Unavailable
  • Paddy McNair Injury Unavailable

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

All stats

Chelsea

  1. João Pedro Forward 2 goals 2 assists
  2. Cole Palmer Forward 2 goals 1 assists
  3. Morgan Rogers Forward 2 goals 1 assists
  4. Jorrel Hato Midfielder 0 goals 2 assists
  5. Roméo Lavia Midfielder 1 goals 0 assists

Hull City

  1. Semi Ajayi Defender 1 goals 0 assists
  2. Nobel Mendy Defender 1 goals 0 assists
  3. Liam Millar Forward 1 goals 0 assists
  4. Regan Slater Midfielder 0 goals 1 assists
  5. Mohamed Belloumi Midfielder 0 goals 1 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

Chelsea

Player Starts Min. Form
Maxence Lacroix 3/3 270 mixed
João Pedro 3/3 270 excellent
Cole Palmer 3/3 263 excellent
Morgan Rogers 3/3 259 excellent
Jorrel Hato 3/3 215 solid
Josh Acheampong 2/3 202 mixed
Reece James 2/3 202 mixed
Malo Gusto 2/3 196 mixed

Hull City

Player Starts Min. Form
Konstantinos Tzolakis 3/3 270 excellent
John Egan 3/3 270 strong
Regan Slater 3/3 270 solid
Oliver McBurnie 3/3 270 mixed
Ryan Giles 3/3 265 strong
Mohamed Belloumi 3/3 255 solid
Semi Ajayi 3/3 244 strong
Nobel Mendy 3/3 194 strong

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
1.65 0.72
  • Predicted goals4.0
  • Both teams to score50%
  • Over 2.5 goals50%
  • Corners6.0

Team comparison

CHE home Per match HUL away
3.00 Points 3.00
4.00 Goals for 1.00
3.00 Goals against 0.00
1.65 xG for 0.72
1.88 xG against 1.30
4.0 Corners 2.0
W Home and away form W

Head-to-head record Chelsea vs Hull City

13 previous meetings
11 Chelsea 2 draws 0 Hull City
  • Goals per match2.62
  • Both teams scored31%
  • Over 2.5 goals46%
  • Feb 2026 Hull City 0 - 4 Chelsea
  • Jan 2020 Hull City 1 - 2 Chelsea
  • Feb 2018 Chelsea 4 - 0 Hull City
  • Jan 2017 Chelsea 2 - 0 Hull City
  • Oct 2016 Hull City 0 - 2 Chelsea
  • Mar 2015 Hull City 2 - 3 Chelsea
  • Dec 2014 Chelsea 2 - 0 Hull City
  • Jan 2014 Hull City 0 - 2 Chelsea
  • Aug 2013 Chelsea 2 - 0 Hull City
  • Feb 2010 Hull City 1 - 1 Chelsea

Frequently asked questions

When will the line-up for Chelsea vs Hull City be announced?

Predicted line-ups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for Saturday 12 September at 16:00.

Who is unavailable for Chelsea against Hull City?

Chelsea are without Jordan Henderson (wrist injury), Moisés Caicedo (injury) and Marco Palestra (injury).

Who is unavailable for Hull City against Chelsea?

Hull City are without Charlie Hughes (groin injury), Darko Gyabi (groin injury), Eliot Matazo (knee injury), Hidemasa Morita (calf injury), Jack Butland (arm injury) and Matty Crooks (muscle injury). The full list is above, with the injuries and suspensions.

What formation do Chelsea play?

Chelsea have used a 3-4-2-1 formation in their last 3 matches under Xabi Alonso.

What formation do Hull City play?

Hull City have used a 5-4-1 formation in their last 3 matches under S. Jakirović.

How did the last meeting between Chelsea and Hull City finish?

On 13 February 2026, Hull City vs Chelsea finished 0-4.

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