Chelsea vs Hull City lineups are confirmed for the Premier League fixture at Stamford Bridge. Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro and Morgan Rogers start for Chelsea, while Oliver McBurnie leads the Hull City attack as the visitors keep their five-man defensive structure.
Chelsea vs Hull City lineups show changes for Xabi Alonso after Chelsea’s midweek cup match, with Levi Colwill returning to the starting defence and Malo Gusto used on the left side. Hull City keep most of the side that has started the league season strongly, with Matty Crooks coming into midfield. This page lists the confirmed starting XIs, substitutes, coaches, formations and unavailable players. Follow SP Score for live scores, match events and in-game updates.
Chelsea vs Hull City match details
| Match | Chelsea vs Hull City |
| Competition | Premier League 2026/27 |
| Matchweek | Matchweek 4 |
| Date | 12 September 2026 |
| Kick-off | 17:00 EAT / 15:00 BST |
| Venue | Stamford Bridge, London |
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Chelsea vs Hull City formations
| Team | Formation | Coach |
| Chelsea | 3-4-2-1 | Xabi Alonso |
| Hull City | 5-4-1 | Sergej Jakirovic |
Official Chelsea lineup vs Hull City
Xabi Alonso names Emiliano Martinez in goal, with Wesley Fofana, Levi Colwill and Jorrel Hato forming the back three. Malo Gusto and Pedro Neto operate as the wide players, while Romeo Lavia and captain Reece James start centrally. Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer support Joao Pedro in attack.
| Player | Position |
| Emiliano Martinez | Goalkeeper |
| Jorrel Hato | Defender |
| Levi Colwill | Defender |
| Wesley Fofana | Defender |
| Malo Gusto | Wing-back |
| Romeo Lavia | Midfielder |
| Reece James (C) | Midfielder / Captain |
| Pedro Neto | Wing-back / Forward |
| Morgan Rogers | Midfielder / Forward |
| Cole Palmer | Midfielder / Forward |
| Joao Pedro | Forward |
Chelsea substitutes
| Player | Position |
| Mike Penders | Goalkeeper |
| Josh Acheampong | Defender |
| Maxence Lacroix | Defender |
| Pep Chavarria | Defender / Wing-back |
| Valentin Barco | Midfielder / Wing-back |
| Geovany Quenda | Midfielder / Forward |
| Jamie Gittens | Forward |
| Estevao Willian | Forward |
| Danny Welbeck | Forward |
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Official Hull City lineup vs Chelsea
Hull City keep the defensive shape that has been central to their strong start to the season. Konstantinos Tzolakis starts in goal behind a five-man defensive unit of captain Lewie Coyle, Semi Ajayi, John Egan, Nobel Mendy and Ryan Giles. Matty Crooks and Regan Slater start in midfield, with Mohamed Belloumi and Elliot Stroud supporting Oliver McBurnie.
| Player | Position |
| Konstantinos Tzolakis | Goalkeeper |
| Lewie Coyle (C) | Defender / Captain |
| Semi Ajayi | Defender |
| John Egan | Defender |
| Nobel Mendy | Defender |
| Ryan Giles | Wing-back |
| Matty Crooks | Midfielder |
| Regan Slater | Midfielder |
| Mohamed Belloumi | Midfielder / Forward |
| Elliot Stroud | Midfielder / Forward |
| Oliver McBurnie | Forward |
Hull City substitutes
| Player | Position |
| Dillon Phillips | Goalkeeper |
| Sorba Thomas | Midfielder / Forward |
| Brooke Norton-Cuffy | Defender / Wing-back |
| Lucas Herrington | Defender |
| Matt Targett | Defender |
| Lucas Gourna-Douath | Midfielder |
| Tim Iroegbunam | Midfielder |
| Robinio Vaz | Forward |
| Mohamed-Ali Cho | Forward |
Chelsea vs Hull City unavailable players
| Team | Player | Status |
| Chelsea | Moises Caicedo | Unavailable |
| Chelsea | Jordan Henderson | Unavailable |
| Chelsea | Emmanuel Emegha | Unavailable |
| Chelsea | Marco Palestra | Unavailable |
| Hull City | Jack Butland | Unavailable |
| Hull City | Charlie Hughes | Unavailable |
| Hull City | Darko Gyabi | Unavailable |
| Hull City | Eliot Matazo | Unavailable |
| Hull City | Hidemasa Morita | Unavailable |
| Hull City | Ilyas Ansah | Unavailable |
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Chelsea vs Hull City lineup news
Chelsea rest Maxence Lacroix after he started the early run of matches, with Levi Colwill returning to the defence. Malo Gusto is used on the left side of the 3-4-2-1, while Reece James captains the team alongside Romeo Lavia in central midfield. Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers play behind Joao Pedro.
Hull City make a small adjustment rather than changing the structure that has served them well in the opening league games. Matty Crooks starts in midfield, while the back five remains built around Coyle, Ajayi, Egan, Mendy and Giles. Oliver McBurnie starts as the central striker.
Key names in the Chelsea vs Hull City starting XIs
| Team | Player | Lineup role |
| Chelsea | Cole Palmer | Starts behind Joao Pedro. |
| Chelsea | Reece James | Captains Chelsea in midfield. |
| Chelsea | Malo Gusto | Starts on Chelsea’s left side. |
| Hull City | Konstantinos Tzolakis | Starts in goal for Hull City. |
| Hull City | Lewie Coyle | Captains Hull City. |
| Hull City | Oliver McBurnie | Leads the Hull City attack. |
Where to follow Chelsea vs Hull City live
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Chelsea vs Hull City lineups FAQs
What is the official Chelsea lineup vs Hull City?
Chelsea start with Emiliano Martinez; Hato, Colwill, Fofana; Gusto, Lavia, James, Neto; Rogers, Palmer; Joao Pedro.
What is the official Hull City lineup vs Chelsea?
Hull City start with Tzolakis; Coyle, Ajayi, Egan, Mendy, Giles; Crooks, Slater, Belloumi, Stroud; McBurnie.
What formation are Chelsea using vs Hull City?
Chelsea are set up in a 3-4-2-1 formation.
What formation are Hull City using vs Chelsea?
Hull City are set up in a 5-4-1 shape, with McBurnie leading the attack.
Is Cole Palmer starting vs Hull City?
Yes. Palmer starts for Chelsea behind Joao Pedro.
Is Reece James starting vs Hull City?
Yes. James starts, captains Chelsea and is used in central midfield.
Who is Hull City captain vs Chelsea?
Lewie Coyle captains Hull City at Stamford Bridge.
Where can I follow Chelsea vs Hull City live?
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Conclusion
Chelsea vs Hull City lineups are confirmed with Chelsea using a 3-4-2-1 and Hull City retaining a compact five-man defensive shape. Palmer, Rogers and Joao Pedro lead Chelsea’s attacking selection, while McBurnie starts up front for Hull. Reece James captains the home side and Lewie Coyle wears the armband for the visitors. Follow SP Score for live match updates and keep this page for the permanent record of the official starting XIs and substitutes.
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