Head-to-Head Summary
Chelsea have controlled this fixture for a long time, across the last 10 competitive meetings, Chelsea have recorded nine wins and one draw. Hull have not won any.
The scoring record is equally one-sided:
Chelsea wins: 9
Hull City wins: 0
Draws: 1
Chelsea goals: 24
Hull City goals: 4
Chelsea have also kept seven clean sheets across those 10 matches.
The most recent meeting came in February 2026, when Chelsea travelled to Hull in the FA Cup and won 4-0.
Historical dominance is therefore clear. However, the current Hull side are better organised defensively than many of the teams Chelsea faced in those older meetings. Their promotion and excellent start to the Premier League season make current form especially important.
Last 10 Meetings
February 13, 2026 — FA Cup: Hull City 0-4 Chelsea
January 25, 2020 — FA Cup: Hull City 1-2 Chelsea
February 16, 2018 — FA Cup: Chelsea 4-0 Hull City
January 22, 2017 — Premier League: Chelsea 2-0 Hull City
October 1, 2016 — Premier League: Hull City 0-2 Chelsea
March 22, 2015 — Premier League: Hull City 2-3 Chelsea
December 13, 2014 — Premier League: Chelsea 2-0 Hull City
January 11, 2014 — Premier League: Hull City 0-2 Chelsea
August 18, 2013 — Premier League: Chelsea 2-0 Hull City
February 2, 2010 — Premier League: Hull City 1-1 Chelsea
The strongest pattern is Hull's difficulty scoring against Chelsea. The Tigers managed only four goals across these 10 meetings and were shut out seven times.
Stamford Bridge has been particularly difficult. Hull failed to score on each of their last four competitive visits.
Chelsea therefore have a significant historical advantage. Hull's task is to make their current defensive organisation more relevant than a H2H record stretching across several different eras.
Chelsea Current Form
Chelsea have won four of their last five competitive matches.
September 9 — Chelsea 6-3 Leeds United
September 6 — Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea
August 30 — Chelsea 4-3 Brighton
August 26 — Chelsea 2-0 Luton Town
August 24 — Fulham 2-3 Chelsea
The Blues scored 16 goals across those five matches but conceded 10.
Chelsea have attacking depth and can score in several ways. Cole Palmer came off the bench to score twice against Leeds, while Pedro Neto, Danny Welbeck and Valentin Barco also found the net.
Alonso rotated heavily for the cup tie. Chelsea were 2-0 down shortly after halftime before Palmer, Morgan Rogers, Neto and Reece James helped change the match from the bench.
That comeback demonstrated the quality available to Chelsea.
Defensively, there is more work to do. They conceded three against Brighton and another three against Leeds. Even allowing for the rotated cup lineup, Chelsea have kept only one clean sheet across their last five matches.
Against Hull, they should expect far more possession. The challenge will be attacking without becoming vulnerable when possession changes hands.
Hull City Current Form
Hull have won two, drawn two and lost one of their five competitive matches this season.
September 8 — Sunderland 1-0 Hull City
September 5 — Hull City 0-0 Aston Villa
August 29 — Coventry City 0-1 Hull City
August 25 — Stoke City 1-1 Hull City, Hull won on penalties
August 22 — Hull City 2-0 Manchester United
Their Carabao Cup defeat at Sunderland ended an unbeaten start, although Sergej Jakirović made significant changes for that match.
The league record is much more impressive.
Hull have seven points from three matches and have not conceded a Premier League goal. They beat Manchester United 2-0, won 1-0 at Coventry and then drew 0-0 with Aston Villa.
They have done it without controlling possession.
Hull had only 28 percent possession against Manchester United, 31 percent at Coventry and 26 percent against Villa. Their approach has been based on defensive discipline, compact spacing and making limited attacking opportunities count.
The 2-0 victory over United showed another major weapon: set pieces. Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy both scored from dead-ball situations.
Chelsea should expect a team comfortable defending for long periods.
Chelsea Team News and Injuries
Chelsea's injury picture remains centred on several players who missed the Leeds cup tie.
Moisés Caicedo was not ready to return against Leeds after an attempted comeback against Brighton. Marco Palestra also remained unavailable.
Jordan Henderson and Emmanuel Emegha were still sidelined in Chelsea's latest confirmed update before the cup match.
Their availability for Hull has not yet been confirmed.
There was better news concerning Levi Colwill. He returned to the starting XI against Leeds and completed more than 75 minutes before being replaced by Wesley Fofana.
Chelsea also protected several important starters during the cup tie. Palmer, Rogers, Neto and Reece James began on the bench before entering at halftime.
That rotation should leave Alonso with relatively fresh attacking options for Saturday.
Hull City Team News and Injuries
Joe Gelhardt has returned to action after an ankle problem.
The forward played 31 minutes against Sunderland in midweek, his first competitive appearance of the season. He may therefore be an option against Chelsea, although his recent lack of match minutes could influence how he is used.
No confirmed return has been announced for those longer-term absentees.
The positive news for Jakirović is that many of the players responsible for Hull's three Premier League clean sheets were rested or managed carefully during the League Cup defeat.
Tactical Match Analysis
This game is likely to revolve around Chelsea trying to break down Hull's compact defensive block.
Jakirović has regularly used a 5-4-1 in the Premier League. Hull concede possession willingly and protect central areas with numbers.
That structure frustrated Manchester United and Aston Villa, however, Chelsea must avoid making the game predictable.
Palmer and Rogers can help by receiving between Hull's midfield and defensive lines. If they attract central defenders forward, spaces may open for João Pedro or runners from wide positions.
Quick switches of play will also be important. Hull's defensive block is narrow, so moving the ball from one flank to the other can create one-on-one opportunities before their shape resets.
Patience matters, but tempo does too.
Chelsea's second-half performance against Leeds showed what happens when Palmer and Rogers move the ball quickly around the edge of the penalty area.
Hull's threat will come from the opposite moments.
They scored both goals against Manchester United from set pieces. Chelsea must therefore avoid careless fouls and unnecessary corners.
Transitions also matter. Hull will rarely commit large numbers forward, but Mohamed Belloumi and other wide players can carry the ball quickly once possession changes.
Chelsea's defensive rest structure will be crucial. Conceding three goals to both Brighton and Leeds shows why Alonso cannot allow the attacking shape to become careless.
Key Players to Watch
Cole Palmer
Palmer changed the Leeds match almost immediately after coming on. His penalty and excellent second goal brought Chelsea level before he continued to influence the comeback.
He already has four goals this season and remains Chelsea's most important player against compact defensive opponents.
Morgan Rogers
Rogers offers something different. His strength and direct running can destabilise a defence that is comfortable when everything happens in front of it.
His ability to carry the ball through midfield could help Chelsea create the disorder needed to open Hull's back five.
Semi Ajayi
Ajayi has been central to Hull's defensive start and also scored against Manchester United.
His aerial ability will be important against Chelsea crosses and set pieces. He can also provide a threat in the opposite penalty area.
Konstantinos Tzolakis
Hull have not conceded a Premier League goal this season, and Tzolakis has played an important part.
Chelsea should generate more pressure than Hull have faced in most of their opening matches. The goalkeeper may therefore need to produce his strongest performance of the season.
What the Numbers Tell Us
Chelsea have won nine of the last 10 competitive meetings.
Hull have not beaten Chelsea across those 10 matches.
Chelsea outscored Hull 24-4 during that period.
Chelsea have scored 16 goals across their last five competitive matches.
Hull have conceded no goals in three Premier League matches.
Hull have seven league points from nine available; Chelsea have six.
Chelsea have conceded 10 goals across their last five matches in all competitions.
The evidence creates a clear contrast; Chelsea have much greater attacking output and overwhelmingly stronger H2H numbers. However, Hull's advantage is defensive performance. No Premier League team has scored against them yet.
That makes the first goal especially important. If Chelsea score early, Hull may have to abandon some of the conservative structure that has worked so well. If Hull remain level deep into the match, frustration could become a factor.
Who Has the Statistical Edge?
Chelsea have the clear overall statistical advantage. The historical record is overwhelming. Nine wins from the last 10 meetings and a 24-4 scoring advantage strongly favour the hosts.
Chelsea also have home advantage and significantly greater attacking depth.
However, Hull's start means this should not be treated as an automatic result, They have already beaten Manchester United and have kept three consecutive Premier League clean sheets. Their defensive system has worked even when opponents dominate the ball.
A draw is therefore a realistic outcome if Hull can maintain their organisation and prevent Chelsea from scoring early.
Chelsea remain the stronger side on the available evidence. The key question is whether their attacking quality can solve one of the Premier League's most disciplined early-season defensive units.
Conclusion
Chelsea enter Saturday's match with an overwhelming recent H2H advantage and far greater attacking output.
Their 6-3 comeback against Leeds highlighted the depth available to Alonso, particularly when Palmer and Rogers entered the match. Defensive vulnerability remains the obvious concern.
Hull offer almost the opposite profile. Jakirović's side have scored only three Premier League goals but have taken seven points without conceding. Their compact 5-4-1 structure and set-piece threat have already caused problems for stronger opponents.
Chelsea should control possession at Stamford Bridge. The difficult part will be turning possession into clear chances while protecting against Hull's counters and dead-ball situations.
The evidence gives Chelsea the stronger statistical edge, but Hull's defensive form makes a draw more credible than the historical H2H record might suggest.