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Chelsea set new highs and lows in a 2-2 stalemate with Hull City
12th September, 2026 08:55 PM
Chelsea FC’s defensive frailties were on show again as the London side snatched a 2-2 draw at home against Hull City at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
The clash pitted Xabi Alonso against an in-form Hull City side who had not conceded a goal in their opening three games.
Morgan Rogers scored seven minutes into the game to snap the visitors’ defensive record, but Chelsea’s defensive concerns and inability to control games from a winning position mounted further in the four-goal thriller.
Highest-scoring team
Despite the defensive struggles, the Blues have now scored 10 goals in their first four Premier League games, making them the best attacking side in the division across their opening 4 matches.
However, they hold a goal difference of just +1, having conceded two or more goals in every league game so far this season.
The encounter also continues the Blues’ curse against newly promoted teams. The Blues remain winless in their last home league matches against newly promoted sides, extending a difficult historical trend.
In their past games, Chelsea failed to win at home against Ipswich (2-2), Burnley (1-1), and Leeds (2-2) and lost to Sunderland (2-1).
Mohammed Belloumi’s first-half goal meant the encounter marked the 20th consecutive Premier League home game that the Londoners have failed to keep a clean sheet, with their last shutout dating back to January 17th.
Leaking back door
New goalkeeper Emi Martínez has now conceded 10 goals as a Chelsea goalkeeper since his debut against Brighton & Hove Albion. The Argentine conceded three times on his debut before subsequent games saw him breached twice against Hull and against reigning champions Arsenal.
On a positive note, the Blues’ lead striker, João Pedro, marked his fourth game of the campaign by scoring, having found the net in every game he has featured in this season except last week’s loss to Arsenal.
The Brazilian has been the main man of the team’s immense firepower going forward, averaging 3 goals and as many assists since taking the controversial club’s number 9 shirt,
The Blues’ next game is still in London, albeit away to Brentford on Friday, September 18, 2026, before they return home to face Bournemouth on October 10, 2026.
