Sat 12 Sept · 3pmEPL
Predicted Chelsea XI vs Hull City
3-4-2-112 predictions
Martínez
Lacroix
Colwill
Gusto
James
Lavia
Hato
Neto
Palmer
Rogers
Pedro
Martínez picked to start a third game running.
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What Alonso said before the next match
Before Hull City · Sat 3pm · EPL
Alonso on the squad Spoke Thu 3:02pm
No one ruled out.
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Manager quotes, not a confirmed lineup · locks 1pm
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 CityEARLY CROWD
Chelsea are expected to line up in a 3-4-2-1 at home to Hull City in the EPL: E. Martínez in goal, a back three of M. Lacroix, L. Colwill and M. Gusto, and João Pedro leading the line. This is the early crowd pick from 12 predictions, so it is not settled yet.
- GKE. Martínez
- CBM. Lacroix
- CBL. Colwill
- CBM. Gusto
- RMR. James
- CMR. Lavia
- CMJ. Hato
- LMPedro Neto
- CAMC. Palmer
- CAMM. Rogers
- STJoão Pedro
Team news
- 2 changes vs the last Chelsea lineup: Colwill and Gusto in, W. Fofana and Joshua Kofi Acheampong out.
Early crowd pick from 12 fan predictions, too few to call it settled. This is not a confirmed team sheet: official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Crowd vs OracleTwo predicted XIs. Only the team sheet is confirmed.
1Crowd
1Oracle
Matches where one predicted XI named more of the team sheet, over the last 4 graded. 2 draws.
Starters named · of 11CrowdOracle
- Leeds (H)Wed 9 Sept · 5 XIs78
- Arsenal (A)Sun 6 Sept · 23 XIs98
- Brighton (H)Sun 30 Aug · 9 XIs88
- Fulham (A)Mon 24 Aug · 65 XIs88
The Oracle is in learning mode. Predict an XI and yours is graded against the team sheet the same way. See the full record
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Xabi Alonso
SpainSince Jul 2026
Injuries & suspensions
Full list →Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 18 of last 30
4-2-3-1
60%
3-4-2-1
17%
4-3-3
7%
3-4-3
3%
Most Common Chelsea Starting XI
Based on 5 official matches this season
- MartínezGK · 2 starts
- LacroixDEF · 5 starts
- AcheampongDEF · 4 starts
- GustoDEF · 4 starts
- ColwillDEF · 3 starts
- JamesMID · 3 starts
- LaviaMID · 3 starts
- HatoMID · 3 starts
- PalmerFWD · 4 starts
- RogersFWD · 4 starts
- PedroFWD · 3 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
Set piece takers
via Fantasy Premier LeaguePalmer scored 5 of 5 penalties in 2025/26.
FIXTURES
Chelsea fixtures
Chelsea transfersLAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES
SIGNED
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DEPARTED
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OUT · 10
- RRichardsto AFC WimbledonLoanAUG '26
- SSarrto Real SociedadLoanAUG '26
- WWileyto PrestonLoanAUG '26
- JJacksonto Aston VillaTransferAUG '26
- DDelapto Nottingham ForestTransferAUG '26
- DDisasito Crystal PalaceLoanAUG '26
- KKellymanto StrasbourgTransferAUG '26
- BBadiashileto NapoliLoanAUG '26
- WWalshto WiganLoanAUG '26
- MMcQueento PortsmouthLoanAUG '26
WINDOW CLOSEDREOPENS 1 JAN '27 · IN 112 DAYS
Stats & Facts
Chelsea
- What is Chelsea's predicted lineup?
- Chelsea are expected to line up in a 3-4-2-1 at home to Hull City in the EPL: E. Martínez in goal, a back three of M. Lacroix, L. Colwill and M. Gusto, and João Pedro leading the line. This is the early crowd pick from 12 predictions, so it is not settled yet. Full XI (3-4-2-1): E. Martínez, M. Lacroix, L. Colwill, M. Gusto, R. James, R. Lavia, J. Hato, Pedro Neto, C. Palmer, M. Rogers, João Pedro.
- Who started Chelsea's last match?
- Chelsea's starting XI on 9 Sept 2026 in the EFL Cup (3-4-2-1): M. Penders, Joshua Kofi Acheampong, M. Lacroix, L. Colwill, M. Gusto, R. Watson, V. Barco, Pep Chavarría, Estêvão, J. Bynoe-Gittens, D. Welbeck.
- What was Chelsea's last result?
- Chelsea beat Leeds 6–3 on 9 Sept 2026.
- When did Chelsea last win?
- Chelsea last won on 9 Sept 2026, beating Leeds 6–3.
- 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 in the 2026-27 season?
- M. Lacroix leads with 5 starts for Chelsea across all competitions in the 2026-27 season.
- What formation does Chelsea use most often?
- Chelsea have used a 3-4-2-1 in 3 of their 5 matches in the 2026-27 season.
- Which Chelsea defender has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
- Maxence Lacroix has made the most starts as defender for Chelsea in the 2026-27 season, starting 5 matches.
- Which Chelsea midfielder has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
- Reece James has made the most starts as midfielder for Chelsea in the 2026-27 season, starting 3 matches.
- Which Chelsea forward has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
- Morgan Rogers has made the most starts as forward for Chelsea in the 2026-27 season, starting 4 matches.
Squad · 33 players
Goalkeepers
0 G · 0 A · 7.04
LAST MATCH · –
0 G · 0 A · 7.20
LAST MATCH · 5.8
0 G · 0 A · 6.77 · 2025/26
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