Hull City AFC vs Chelsea FC: the preview
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Premier League 2026/27 · Matchday 30
Information updated on Saturday, September 12
Only one point separates these sides in the Premier League table, making this fixture a direct contest for positioning near the top of the standings. Hull City AFC arrives unbeaten in their opening four league matches, while Chelsea FC seeks to build on their offensive output following a high-scoring victory in their previous domestic cup appearance.
Key facts
- Hull City AFC have not beaten Chelsea FC in 6 games.
- Hull City AFC are unbeaten in 4 games in the competition.
- Hull City AFC are 4 points behind the group leaders.
- 50% of Chelsea FC's goals come in the first fifteen minutes.
Current form
How each side arrives and where they stand.
Where they stand Group A
| Team | MP | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 4 | +7 | 12 |
| 2 | Manchester City FC | 4 | +6 | 12 |
| 3 | Hull City AFC | 4 | +3 | 8 |
| 4 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 4 | +8 | 7 |
| 5 | Chelsea FC | 4 | +1 | 7 |
| 6 | Brentford FC | 4 | +3 | 6 |
| 7 | Liverpool FC | 4 | +2 | 6 |
| 8 | Everton FC | 4 | +2 | 6 |
| 9 | Ipswich Town FC | 4 | -3 | 6 |
| 10 | Newcastle United FC | 3 | +2 | 5 |
| 11 | Leeds United FC | 3 | +1 | 5 |
| 12 | Nottingham Forest FC | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| 13 | Manchester United FC | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 4 | -2 | 4 |
| 15 | AFC Bournemouth | 4 | -1 | 3 |
| 16 | Crystal Palace FC | 4 | -5 | 3 |
| 17 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 4 | -5 | 2 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 4 | -3 | 1 |
| 19 | Aston Villa FC | 4 | -6 | 1 |
| 20 | Coventry City FC | 4 | -10 | 0 |
The difference-makers
Who scores, when they score and who starts.
Who scores the goals
Chelsea FC
| Joao Pedro | 3 | goals | 3 | ast. |
| Morgan Rogers | 3 | goals | 1 | ast. |
| Cole Palmer | 2 | goals | 2 | ast. |
| Roméo Lavia | 1 | goal | ||
| Pedro Neto | 1 | goal |
Hull City AFC
| Mohamed Belloumi | 2 | goals | 1 | ast. |
| Semi Ajayi | 1 | goal | ||
| Nobel Mendy | 1 | goal | ||
| Liam Millar | 1 | goal |
Chelsea FC. Joao Pedro is the primary threat for the hosts, contributing to five goals in just three league appearances. His ability to link play and finish has been central to the team's offensive rhythm, tallying three goals and two assists so far.
Hull City AFC. Mohamed Belloumi leads the visitors with two goals. The attacking unit relies on a disciplined spread of scoring, as Semi Ajayi, Nobel Mendy, and Liam Millar have each contributed a goal to maintain their unbeaten start in the competition.
When they score
Chelsea FC 10 goals
Hull City AFC 5 goals
Chelsea FC displays a clear tendency to strike early, netting half of their ten league goals in the opening quarter-hour. In contrast, Hull City AFC remains most dangerous before the interval, scoring four of their five goals between the 16th and 45th minutes.
Head to head
What happened every time they met.
Chelsea FC holds a dominant record in this fixture, having secured five victories and one draw across six previous meetings. Hull City AFC has yet to record a win against the hosts, with the historical goal tally standing at 18 to 3 in favour of the London side.
Head-to-head record
Who scored in these meetings
Pedro Neto leads the scoring charts in this fixture with three goals, while Mohamed Belloumi remains the primary threat for the visitors. Meetings between these sides have proven combative, yielding ten yellow cards across the two most recent encounters.
| Matchday | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 12/9/26 | Chelsea FC 2-2 Hull City AFC | Premier League 2026/27 |
| 13/2/26 | Hull City AFC 0-4 Chelsea FC | FA Cup |
| 25/1/20 | Hull City AFC 1-2 Chelsea FC | FA Cup |
| 25/3/18 | Chelsea FC 4-0 Hull City AFC | FA Cup |
| 16/2/18 | Chelsea FC 4-0 Hull City AFC | FA Cup |
| 22/1/17 | Chelsea FC 2-0 Hull City AFC | Premier League |