Hull City continued their remarkable start to the 2026/27 Premier League season after battling to an entertaining 2-2 draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues twice found the net through Morgan Rogers and João Pedro, but a superb Mohamed Belloumi brace ensured Hull left London with a valuable point. The result keeps the newly-promoted Tigers third in the early Premier League standings, one place above Chelsea.
For Premier League fans in Kenya, the four-goal contest reminded them that Hull are not simply in the top flight to make up the numbers.
Rogers Gives Chelsea the Perfect Start
Chelsea wasted little time imposing themselves on the visitors.
Just seven minutes into the contest, Morgan Rogers continued his impressive start to life with the Blues. The forward fired a driven snapshot past Konstantinos Tzolakis at the near post to make it 1-0.
The goal also ended Hull’s hopes of becoming the first promoted club in Premier League history to record four consecutive clean sheets.
Chelsea appeared firmly in control, but their inability to turn possession and pressure into a second goal proved costly.
Belloumi Turns the Match Around
Hull responded brilliantly.
Ryan Giles sent a hopeful cross into the Chelsea penalty area, where the ball bounced awkwardly over Jorrel Hato and dropped perfectly for Mohamed Belloumi.
Belloumi calmly finished beyond Emiliano Martínez to make it 1-1, extending Chelsea’s unwanted run without a Premier League clean sheet to 20 matches.
Hull wasn’t finished.
After Semi Ajayi’s header crashed against the crossbar, Belloumi struck again, burying a deflected effort to complete a stunning turnaround in just six minutes.
Suddenly, it was Chelsea 1-2 Hull City.
The traveling Hull supporters responded with chants of “we’re going to win the league” as the Tigers temporarily climbed to the top of the live Premier League table.
João Pedro Rescues Chelsea
Chelsea emerged after half-time determined to regain control.
Reece James came agonizingly close to an equalizer when his dangerous free-kick struck the woodwork, while Hull continued to threaten whenever opportunities appeared at the opposite end.
The breakthrough finally arrived in the 66th minute.
João Pedro found space inside the penalty area and rifled home from close range to level proceedings at 2-2.
From there, the game opened up.
Rogers had an opportunity to grab his second but fired straight at Tzolakis, while Mohamed-Ali Cho was unable to beat Martínez as Hull searched for a dramatic winner.
Neither side could find the decisive fifth goal.
Hull Prove They Belong in the Premier League
The final whistle confirmed another impressive result for Hull.
Their historical Premier League away record may make uncomfortable reading, with only one victory across their last 20 such trips, but their performances this season tell a very different story.
After already beating Coventry away from home, taking a point at Stamford Bridge represents another significant statement from the Tigers.
Hull finished the contest third in the early Premier League standings, ahead of Chelsea in fourth.
For Chelsea, meanwhile, defensive vulnerability remains a major concern for Xabi Alonso. The Blues have now gone 20 consecutive Premier League matches without keeping a clean sheet.
They have also failed to win their last five home league matches against newly-promoted opponents, recording four draws and one defeat.
Chelsea’s Dominance Over Hull Continues – Just
Despite dropping two points, Chelsea maintained their long unbeaten head-to-head record against Hull.
The Blues are now unbeaten across their last 18 meetings with the Tigers (W15, D3).
Yet this draw will arguably feel much sweeter for Hull.
Coming to Stamford Bridge, recovering from an early setback and then threatening to win the game demonstrates the confidence running through the promoted side.
Belloumi, in particular, produced a performance to remember with his two first-half goals.
Bet on Premier League Action with Bangbet Kenya
Kenyan football fans can follow the excitement of the Premier League and other major football competitions on Bangbet. Explore competitive match odds, live betting markets and a wide selection of football options throughout the season. Register on Bangbet and enjoy the action responsibly.
18+ | Bet responsibly.
Final Verdict
Full-time: Chelsea 2-2 Hull City.
Chelsea may have dominated periods of the contest, but Hull’s courage and clinical finishing earned them a deserved point at Stamford Bridge.
Belloumi’s quick-fire brace transformed the match after Rogers’ opener, before João Pedro rescued Chelsea in the second half.
For Hull, this result strengthens the belief that their impressive Premier League start is more than an early-season surprise. For Chelsea, the attacking quality is evident, but until Alonso finds a solution to their defensive problems, points could keep slipping away.
