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Before Chelsea · Sat 3pm · EPL
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No one ruled out.
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Latest Hull City moves
All clubs →- TRANSFERJacob goes out on loan to Newport County1 Sep · Loan
- TRANSFERVaz joins on loan from AS Roma31 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERIroegbunam signs from Everton31 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERMillar goes out on loan to Birmingham31 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERThomas signs from Stoke City30 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERCho signs from Nice26 Aug · Transfer
- TRANSFERMcCarthy goes out on loan to Kilmarnock17 Aug · Loan
- TRANSFERGourna-Douath signs14 Aug · Transfer
Hull City predicted lineup vs ChelseaMOST USED XI
Hull City's expected lineup away at Chelsea in the EPL is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 5 official matches: Tzolakis in goal, a back five of Coyle, Mendy, Ajayi, Egan and Giles, and McBurnie leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.
Team news
- Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 20 of the last 30 matches.
- Based on starts across 5 official matches this season.
Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Hull City, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.
Crowd vs OracleTwo predicted XIs. Only the team sheet is confirmed.
Starters named · of 11CrowdOracle
- Aston Villa (H)Sat 5 Sept · 5 XIs1010
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Head Coach
S. Jakirović
Bosnia and HerzegovinaSince Jul 2025
Injuries & suspensions
Full list →- GKButlandArm InjuryOut
- FWDAnsahBack InjuryOut
- DEFHughesGroin InjuryOut
- MIDGyabiGroin InjuryOut
- MIDMatazoKnee InjuryOut
- MIDMoritaCalf InjuryOut
- DEFMcNairInjuryOut
- MIDPreciadoHamstring InjuryOut
- MIDCrooksMuscle InjuryOut
- MIDIroegbunamInactiveDoubtful
- DEFNorton-CuffyCalf InjuryDoubtful
- FWDGelhardtAnkle InjuryDoubtful
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 20 of last 30
4-2-3-1
67%
3-4-2-1
23%
5-4-1
7%
3-4-1-2
3%
Most Common Hull City Starting XI
Based on 5 official matches this season
- TzolakisGK · 3 starts
- CoyleDEF · 4 starts
- MendyDEF · 4 starts
- AjayiDEF · 3 starts
- EganDEF · 3 starts
- GilesDEF · 3 starts
- BelloumiMID · 3 starts
- SlaterMID · 3 starts
- Gourna-DouathMID · 3 starts
- StroudMID · 3 starts
- McBurnieFWD · 3 starts
The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.
Set piece takers
via Fantasy Premier LeagueMcBurnie scored 3 of 3 penalties in 2025/26.
FIXTURES
Hull City fixtures
Sat 12 Sept, 15:00
NEXT UPHull City @ Chelsea
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Predict the XI →Hull City transfersLAST 6 MONTHS · 12 MOVES
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- TThomasfrom Stoke CityTransferAUG '26
- CChofrom NiceTransferAUG '26
- GGourna-DouathTransferAUG '26
- GGelhardtfrom LeedsTransferAUG '26
- MMendyfrom Rayo VallecanoTransferAUG '26
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Stats & Facts
Hull City
- What is Hull City's expected lineup?
- Hull City's expected lineup away at Chelsea in the EPL is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 5 official matches: Tzolakis in goal, a back five of Coyle, Mendy, Ajayi, Egan and Giles, and McBurnie leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Tzolakis, Coyle, Mendy, Ajayi, Egan, Giles, Belloumi, Slater, Gourna-Douath, Stroud, McBurnie.
- Who started Hull City's last match?
- Hull City's starting XI on 8 Sept 2026 in the EFL Cup (4-2-3-1): D. Phillips, L. Coyle, L. Herrington, N. Mendy, M. Targett, L. Gourna-Douath, M. Crooks, M. Cho, J. Hjertø-Dahl, S. Thomas, R. Vaz.
- What was Hull City's last result?
- Hull City lost to Sunderland 0–1 on 8 Sept 2026.
- When did Hull City last win?
- Hull City last won on 29 Aug 2026, beating Coventry 1–0.
- Who takes penalties for Hull City?
- O. McBurnie is Hull City's first choice penalty taker. McBurnie scored 3 of 3 penalties in the 2025/26 season.
- Who has made the most starts for Hull City in the 2026-27 season?
- L. Coyle leads with 4 starts for Hull City across all competitions in the 2026-27 season.
- What formation does Hull City use most often?
- Hull City have used a 4-2-3-1 in 2 of their 5 matches in the 2026-27 season.
- Which Hull City goalkeeper has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
- Konstantinos Tzolakis has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Hull City in the 2026-27 season, starting 3 matches.
- Which Hull City defender has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
- Lewie Coyle has made the most starts as defender for Hull City in the 2026-27 season, starting 4 matches.
- Which Hull City midfielder has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
- Regan Slater has made the most starts as midfielder for Hull City in the 2026-27 season, starting 3 matches.
- Which Hull City forward has started the most in the 2026-27 season?
- Oli McBurnie has made the most starts as forward for Hull City in the 2026-27 season, starting 3 matches.
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