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Hull City vs. Chelsea preview, kick-off time, how to watch, and team news

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Chelsea travel to the MKM Stadium to face Hull City in the FA Cup fourth round.

The Blues will look to secure safe passage against Championship opposition, while Hull City aim to use home advantage to produce an upset. Both teams enter the fixture managing key injury concerns.

Liam Rosenior’s squad is coming off a 2-2 draw against Leeds United and will be looking to bounce back against weaker opposition.

Chelsea's English midfielder #10 Cole Palmer reacts after missing a great chance during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Leeds United at Stamford Bridge in London on February 10, 2026.
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Game Information

Hull City host Chelsea in the FA Cup fourth round at the MKM Stadium on Wednesday evening. Kick-off is scheduled for 19:45 GMT.

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Team news

Hull City: Hull City are without Jean Michael Seri, Dogukan Sinik, Adama Traore, Ozan Tufan, Cyrus Christie, Benjamin Tetteh, and Greg Docherty. Several of those players remain sidelined with ongoing injury issues.

Chelsea: Chelsea are without Marc Cucurella, while Reece James remains a doubt after illness. Levi Colwill and Romeo Lavia are also sidelined as the Blues rotate and manage workloads.

Prediction

Hull will attempt to frustrate their Premier League opponents, but Chelsea’s recent form and superior depth give them the edge. The visitors also hold a strong recent record in this fixture.

Prediction: Hull City 1-3 Chelsea.