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Latest Chelsea moves
All clubs →- TRANSFERRichards goes out on loan to AFC Wimbledon31 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERMartínez signs from Aston Villa29 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERPáez returns from a loan at River Plate29 Aug · Return from loan
- TRANSFERSarr goes out on loan to Real Sociedad27 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERWiley goes out on loan to Preston27 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERJackson leaves for Aston Villa27 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERDelap leaves for Nottingham Forest26 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERDisasi goes out on loan to Crystal Palace25 Aug · Loan
Chelsea predicted lineup vs Hull City1 UNAVAILABLE
Chelsea are without Martínez at home to Hull City in the EPL, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 4 official matches is: Martínez in goal, a back four of Lacroix, Acheampong, James and Fofana, and Palmer, Rogers and Pedro further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.
Team news
- Unavailable: Martínez (Out).
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 19 of the last 30 matches.
- Based on starts across 4 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Chelsea, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Matches where one predicted XI named more of the team sheet, over the last 3 graded. 2 draws.
- Arsenal (A)Sun 6 Sept · 23 XIs98
- Brighton (H)Sun 30 Aug · 9 XIs88
- Fulham (A)Mon 24 Aug · 65 XIs88
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Most Common Chelsea Starting XI
Based on 4 official matches this season
- MartínezGK · 2 starts
- LacroixDEF · 4 starts
- AcheampongDEF · 3 starts
- JamesDEF · 3 starts
- FofanaDEF · 2 starts
- LaviaMID · 3 starts
- HatoMID · 3 starts
- GustoMID · 3 starts
- PalmerFWD · 4 starts
- RogersFWD · 4 starts
- PedroFWD · 3 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
Palmer scored 5 of 5 penalties in 2025/26.
Chelsea fixtures
Chelsea vs Hull City
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Chelsea
- What is Chelsea's expected lineup?
- Chelsea are without Martínez at home to Hull City in the EPL, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 4 official matches is: Martínez in goal, a back four of Lacroix, Acheampong, James and Fofana, and Palmer, Rogers and Pedro further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-2-3-1): Martínez (out), Lacroix, Acheampong, James, Fofana, Lavia, Hato, Gusto, Palmer, Rogers, Pedro.
- Who started Chelsea's last match?
- Chelsea's starting XI on 6 Sept 2026 in the Premier League (3-4-2-1): E. Martínez, W. Fofana, Joshua Kofi Acheampong, M. Lacroix, Pedro Neto, R. James, R. Lavia, J. Hato, C. Palmer, M. Rogers, João Pedro.
- What was Chelsea's last result?
- Chelsea lost to Arsenal 1–2 on 6 Sept 2026.
- When did Chelsea last win?
- Chelsea last won on 30 Aug 2026, beating Brighton 4–3.
- Who takes penalties for Chelsea?
- C. Palmer is Chelsea's first choice penalty taker, with Estêvão next in line. Palmer scored 5 of 5 penalties in the 2025/26 season.
- Who has made the most starts for Chelsea this season?
- M. Rogers leads with 4 starts for Chelsea across all competitions this season.
- What formation does Chelsea use most often?
- Chelsea have used a 3-4-2-1 in 2 of their 4 matches this season.
- Which Chelsea defender has started the most this season?
- Maxence Lacroix has made the most starts as defender for Chelsea this season, starting 4 matches.
- Which Chelsea midfielder has started the most this season?
- Malo Gusto has made the most starts as midfielder for Chelsea this season, starting 3 matches.
- Which Chelsea forward has started the most this season?
- Morgan Rogers has made the most starts as forward for Chelsea this season, starting 4 matches.
Goalkeepers
Chelsea vs Hull City
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