The last time Hull City beat Chelsea in any competition was in 1988 in the second division. This time, a resurgent Tigers side hosts a Chelsea team managed by their former boss Liam Rosenior in FA Cup fourth-round action.
It's FA Cup football on Friday, February 13, as Chelsea travel to the MKM Stadium to face a Hull City side chasing playoff promotion in the Championship. Blues boss Liam Rosenior will be aiming for a positive result on his return to his old stomping ground.
📈Team Form📈
🟡 Hull City: In playoff contention in the Championship with four wins from their last six matches.
🔵 Chelsea: Seventh in the Premier League table but enjoying a strong start under Rosenior.
📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head📊
🔥 Chelsea are on a run of seven wins from 10 matches across all competitions under Rosenior.
🔥 Hull have won four consecutive matches before back-to-back home games without a win.
🔥 Chelsea have won their last eight matches against Hull City in all competitions.
🔥 While Chelsea leads the H2H battle convincingly, Hull's last win over the Blues came in 1988 – nearly 38 years ago.
🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥
🟡Hull City | Form: W🟢W🟢W🟢W🟢D🟡L🔴:
Sergej Jakirovic's side enter Friday's FA Cup tie on an eight-match losing run against Chelsea, but will relish hosting the Blues at the MKM Stadium.
However, their last two home results — a goalless encounter with Watford and a 3-2 defeat by Bristol City — mean the Tigers have less momentum heading into this cup tie than they might have liked. The 2014 finalists hope to make the most of their first run to the fourth round since 2020.
🔵Chelsea | Form: W🟢W🟢W🟢L🔴W🟢D🟡:
Liam Rosenior's side extended their unbeaten run with a 2-2 league draw against Leeds on Tuesday, despite the disappointment of dropping two points at home.
The Blues travel to Hull with last year's failure at this stage likely lingering in their minds, after their 2-1 defeat to Brighton continued their underwhelming record in the oldest cup competition. Rosenior aims to leave his old stomping ground with victory to continue his fine start to life with the capital club.
👥 Predicted Lineups 👥
🟡Hull City (possible):
Pandur, McNair, Egan, Hughes, Coyle, Slater, Lundstram, Giles, Gelhardt, Joseph, McBurnie.
🔵Chelsea (possible):
Sanchez, Acheampong, Fofana, Badiashile, Hato, Caicedo, Santos, Neto, Estevao, Garnacho, Delap.
🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀
✨ Oli McBurnie — Has scored 12 Championship goals this season, underlining his status as the Tigers' leading attacking threat.
✨ Ryan Giles — His eight league assists are bettered only by one player in the Championship; he will aim to hurt Chelsea with his forward forays.
✨ Liam Delap — A likely starter up front for Chelsea after Tuesday's game, looking to make an impact against the Championship side.
✨ Estevao — Expected to feature and play a prominent role in the game.
💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵
💵 Hull/Home to win = 11.41
💵 Chelsea/Away to win = 1.28
💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.91
💵 Over 2.5 total goals = 1.47
This clash presents a compelling narrative: a Chelsea side managed by a former Hull boss faces his old club, with the Tigers desperate to end a nearly 38-year wait for a victory over the Blues.
With history heavily favouring the visitors but emotion on the side of the hosts, the MKM Stadium is set for a fascinating FA Cup night.
Who do you think will take the points? Tell us your prediction in the comments.
🔗 You can follow the Hull City vs Chelsea game here on MSport.
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