The 2026-27 English Premier League season resumes with an exciting Matchday 4 action at the Stamford Bridge as Chelsea play host to newly promoted Hull City who have enjoyed a dream start to life on their return to the top flight.
Ayomide Oguntimehin provides more insight into the September 12 encounter.
Chelsea vs Hull City match preview
Chelsea enter this clash on the back of their first Premier League defeat of the season to champions Arsenal in their last match. The Blues enjoyed a superb start under Xabi Alonso, winning their first two league games against Fulham and Brighton & Hove Albion, before losing to the Gunners in their third game.
Summer arrival from Aston Villa Morgan Rogers opened the scoring in that clash, before a goal in each half by Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard completed the comeback for Arsenal. The London side are now fourth on the standings after three rounds of games.
Hosting the Tigers on Saturday. 👊 pic.twitter.com/l8hdOwr9DQ
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) September 11, 2026
Hull City, on the other hand, have enjoyed a remarkable start to life in the Premier League after making their return by winning the Championship playoff final last season. The Tigers began their campaign with a stunning 2-0 win over Manchester United in their opener and also defeated Coventry City in their second game of the season.
They went on to hold Aston Villa to a goalless draw in their most recent league outing, leaving them on seven points and in a surprise third position after three games.
Chelsea vs Hull City Head-to-Head
(Last five meetings)
- 13.02.2026 – Hull 0-4 Chelsea
- 25.01.2020 – Hull 1-2 Chelsea
- 16.02.2018 – Chelsea 4-0 Hull
- 22.01.2017 – Chelsea 2-0 Hull
- 01.10.2016 – Hull 0-2 Chelsea
Chelsea have dominated this matchup in recent meetings and the Blues have won every of their last five matches, including a 4-0 rout in the FA Cup earlier this year.
Best betting odds
Home (Chelsea) to Win – 1.28 (via 1xBet)
Prediction
Chelsea have one of the best attacks in the Premier League and that quality will be too much to handle for Hull City, who will see their unbeaten start come to an end.
Recent form: Chelsea
Chelsea’s defeat to Arsenal in their last outing marked their first loss in seven games across all competitions including preseason friendlies.
The Blues only managed two clean sheets during this period, with none so far in three games in the Premier League.
Ready for another battle at the Bridge 💪 pic.twitter.com/8bp3vU6R4k
— Hull City (@HullCity) September 10, 2026
Recent form: Hull City
Hull have enjoyed a superb start to life in the Premier League and are unbeaten in their three games so far this season.
The Tigers have also kept clean sheet in all of their three games, although they have only scored more than once in a single game this season.
Player to watch
Semi Ajayi (Hull City)
View this post on Instagram
The Super Eagles defender has been a key figure in Hull City’s brilliant start to life in the Premier League and even scored their first goal back in the win over Man United.
Semi Ajayi‘s ability to win aerial duels and his defensive qualities will be put to test by a much stronger Chelsea attack in this clash.
