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Chelsea vs Hull City: Head-to-Head Stats and Match Preview

Chelsea host Hull City at Stamford Bridge in London on 12 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 14:00 UTC in the Premier League Regular Season - 4. Both clubs have started the 2026 campaign strongly: Chelsea sit 4th with 6 points from 3 matches, while Hull City are 3rd with 7 points. That sets up an intriguing early-season clash where positions near the top of the table are at stake.

This fixture adds another chapter to the Chelsea vs Hull City stats story, now framed by Champions League qualification ambitions for both sides. Chelsea have scored 8 and conceded 7 in their opening three league games, leaning on attacking firepower but showing defensive vulnerability. Hull City, by contrast, arrive with a perfect defensive record in the league so far, scoring 3 without conceding. The combination of Chelsea’s high-scoring profile and Hull City’s resilience should give this Premier League encounter real tactical edge.

Head-to-head record

The overall head-to-head record points clearly towards Chelsea dominance in competitive meetings listed here.

  • Previous meetings: 5
  • Chelsea wins: 5
  • Draws: 0
  • Hull City wins: 0

Chelsea vs Hull City Timeline & Historical Context

The Chelsea vs Hull City timeline in this dataset is built across Premier League and FA Cup clashes, with Chelsea taking maximum points or progressing every time. The most recent encounter came on 13 February 2026 in the FA Cup Round of 32 at the MKM Stadium in Hull. On that occasion, Hull City were at home but Chelsea ran out emphatic 4-0 winners, leading 1-0 at half-time and pulling away after the break.

Before that, the sides met on 25 January 2020 in the FA Cup 4th Round, again at Hull’s ground, then named KCOM Stadium. Hull City trailed 1-0 at half-time and ultimately lost 2-1, showing more resistance but still falling short against Chelsea’s cup pedigree. Going back to 16 February 2018, the FA Cup 5th Round brought the tie to Stamford Bridge, where Chelsea established a decisive 4-0 half-time lead and closed out the match by the same scoreline against Hull City.

In league play, the rivalry in this period is represented by the 2016-2017 Premier League season. On 1 October 2016 at KCOM Stadium, Hull City hosted but were beaten 2-0, with Chelsea turning a goalless first half into a controlled away victory. The reverse fixture on 22 January 2017 at Stamford Bridge ended 2-0 to Chelsea as well, with a 1-0 lead at the break extended in the second half. Overall, the Chelsea vs Hull City timeline shows Chelsea consistently on top in both league and cup contexts, with Hull City yet to take a point in the five recorded matches.

Chelsea vs Hull City Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline Chelsea’s superiority but also offer insight into goal patterns and venue influence.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Chelsea 14 - 1 Hull City
  • Average Goals per Match: Chelsea 2.80 vs Hull City 0.20

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Stamford Bridge: 2 matches played here — Chelsea won 2 (as home side), Hull City won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At Hull City’s stadiums (MKM Stadium / KCOM Stadium): 3 matches played here — Hull City won 0 (as home side), Chelsea won 3 (as away side), 0 draws

Chelsea vs Hull City Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Chelsea vs Hull City last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 13 February 2026: Hull City 0-4 Chelsea (Half-time: 0-1) – FA Cup, Round of 32
  • 25 January 2020: Hull City 1-2 Chelsea (Half-time: 0-1) – FA Cup, 4th Round
  • 16 February 2018: Chelsea 4-0 Hull City (Half-time: 4-0) – FA Cup, 5th Round
  • 22 January 2017: Chelsea 2-0 Hull City (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League, Regular Season - 22
  • 1 October 2016: Hull City 0-2 Chelsea (Half-time: 0-0) – Premier League, Regular Season - 7

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Chelsea Matches Results and Stats

Chelsea’s recent profile in the 2026 Premier League season to date is that of a high-variance, attack-minded side. Across 3 league fixtures, they have won 2 and lost 1, scoring 8 and conceding 7. At Stamford Bridge, they have played once, winning 4-3, which highlights both their capacity to score freely and their defensive openness. Away from home, Chelsea have split their two games with one win and one defeat, each with 4 goals scored and 4 conceded, reinforcing the pattern of high-scoring contests.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 0, Lose 1 (season to date)

Last 5 Hull City Matches Results and Stats

Hull City’s season to date form in the Premier League is built on defensive solidity. They are unbeaten after 3 matches, with 2 wins and 1 draw, and have yet to concede a goal. At home, Hull City have taken 4 points from 2 games, scoring 2 and keeping clean sheets in both. Their single away match so far produced a 1-0 victory, underlining a compact, efficient approach on the road. While they have only scored 3 league goals, their perfect defensive record gives them a strong platform coming into this trip to Stamford Bridge.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 1, Lose 0 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Historically, Chelsea hold a commanding advantage over Hull City in the documented head-to-head, winning all five matches with an aggregate score of 14-1 and keeping four clean sheets. The venue split further strengthens Chelsea’s position, with perfect records both at Stamford Bridge and away in Hull. However, the Premier League context for 12 September 2026 is more nuanced: Chelsea’s attacking output is impressive but their defense has been leaky, while Hull City arrive with an unbeaten, defensively watertight start to the season. Taken together, the historical Chelsea vs Hull City stats strongly favour the hosts, but Hull City’s current defensive form suggests this could be a more competitive contest than past scorelines alone might imply.

Chelsea vs Hull City H2H Statistics updated on 7 September 2026.

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