Hull City vs Chelsea Preview

Hull City host Chelsea in an FA Cup fifth-round clash at The MKM Stadium on Friday evening, with kick-off scheduled for 19:45 GMT. The Championship side face a formidable task against Premier League opposition who arrive in dominant form, having secured four wins from their last five outings across all competitions.

Chelsea’s recent performances demonstrate why they remain one of England’s elite sides. Their most recent outing saw them claim an impressive 3-1 victory away at Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League. Prior to that result, they suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat away at Arsenal in the Carabao Cup semi-final. Earlier in this sequence, the Blues secured three consecutive victories—a 3-2 home triumph over West Ham United in the league, a 3-2 away win at Napoli in European competition, and a commanding 3-1 away success at Crystal Palace. This run of form, featuring four wins from five matches, underlines their quality and attacking prowess, with the side consistently finding the net even in challenging away fixtures.

Hull City enter this cup tie having endured a difficult week in the Championship. Their most recent match ended in a 3-2 home defeat to Bristol City, a result that will concern supporters ahead of facing top-flight opposition. Prior to that setback, they managed a goalless draw at home to Watford. Earlier in their recent run, the Tigers showed promising signs with three consecutive victories—a 1-0 away win at Blackburn Rovers, a 2-1 home success over Swansea City, and an impressive 3-0 away triumph at Preston North End. Despite these positive results, the loss to Bristol City and the stalemate against Watford suggest inconsistency that Chelsea will look to exploit.

The head-to-head record heavily favours the visitors, with Chelsea having won all five of their previous encounters against Hull City. Most recently, Chelsea claimed a 2-1 away victory in the FA Cup back in January 2020. The Blues also secured a dominant 4-0 home win in February 2018, while earlier meetings include a 2-0 home triumph in January 2017, a 2-0 away success in October 2016, and a 3-2 away win in March 2015. This consistent pattern of Chelsea victories, both home and away, demonstrates the significant challenge facing the Championship outfit.

Fans across the globe can follow this FA Cup encounter through various broadcast partners. In the United Kingdom, the match will be available on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, TNT Sports 1, and discovery+, with audio coverage on BBC Radio 5 Live. US viewers can tune in via ESPN2, fuboTV, and the ESPN App, while Canadian supporters have access through Sportsnet World and Sportsnet Plus. Australian fans can watch via Stan Sport, with coverage also available across numerous territories in Africa, Asia, and South America through their respective sports networks.

The contrasting form trajectories and the overwhelming historical dominance suggest Chelsea should progress comfortably, though Hull City’s recent victories against Championship opposition demonstrate they possess attacking quality that could threaten if the visitors show complacency. The Tigers will need their home support and a perfect performance to overcome a Chelsea side that has scored three or more goals in four of their last five matches.

Hull City Last 5 Games:

Result	Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
❌	Hull City	2-3	Bristol City	English League Championship	Feb 7, 2026
🤝	Hull City	0-0	Watford	English League Championship	Feb 3, 2026
✅	Blackburn Rovers	0-1	Hull City	English League Championship	Jan 31, 2026
✅	Hull City	2-1	Swansea City	English League Championship	Jan 24, 2026
✅	Preston North End	0-3	Hull City	English League Championship	Jan 20, 2026

Chelsea Last 5 Games:

Result	Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
✅	Wolverhampton Wanderers	1-3	Chelsea	English Premier League	Feb 7, 2026
❌	Arsenal	1-0	Chelsea	English Carabao Cup	Feb 3, 2026
✅	Chelsea	3-2	West Ham United	English Premier League	Jan 31, 2026
✅	Napoli	2-3	Chelsea	Champions League	Jan 28, 2026
✅	Crystal Palace	1-3	Chelsea	English Premier League	Jan 25, 2026

Head To Head Record:

Home Team	Score	Away Team	Competition	Date
Hull City	1-2	Chelsea	English FA Cup	Jan 25, 2020
Chelsea	4-0	Hull City	English FA Cup	Feb 16, 2018
Chelsea	2-0	Hull City	English Premier League	Jan 22, 2017
Hull City	0-2	Chelsea	English Premier League	Oct 1, 2016
Hull City	2-3	Chelsea	English Premier League	Mar 22, 2015

TV Listings / Streaming:

Country	Broadcaster
Great Britain	BBC One, BBC iPlayer, TNT Sports 1, discovery+
USA	ESPN2, fuboTV, ESPN App
Canada	Sportsnet World, Sportsnet Plus
Australia	Stan Sport
Germany	DAZN Germany
France	beIN Sports MAX 10, beIN SPORTS CONNECT
Italy	DAZN Italia, Discovery+
Portugal	Sport TV6
Spain	DAZN Spain
Brazil	Disney+ Premium Brazil