Overview
- The Premier League game is scheduled to kick off at 15:00 BST on Saturday 12 September 2026 and will not be shown live on UK TV or streaming services because of the traditional 3pm blackout.
- Chelsea arrive after a 2-1 league defeat to Arsenal and a 6-3 Carabao Cup comeback against Leeds this week, a sequence that highlights their attacking firepower and ongoing defensive concerns.
- Hull sit unbeaten with seven points from three league matches and have not conceded a Premier League goal so far this season, giving them confidence as a newly promoted side.
- Team selection will be affected by absences for both clubs: Chelsea have doubts over Moisés Caicedo and Jordan Henderson, while Hull travel with a lengthy injury list and Konstantinos Tzolakis is expected to start in goal.
- Fans in the UK are directed to Chelsea’s Match Centre and live radio coverage for updates while international viewers can watch via local Premier League rights holders; historical records and betting markets nevertheless favour Chelsea in the fixture.