Match report

Chelsea Secures FA Cup Win Over Hull City 2-1

Hull City
Hull City
1–2
FT
Chelsea
Chelsea
Jan 25, 2020

Chelsea secured a hard-fought 2-1 win against Hull City in the FA Cup, showcasing their resilience and skill. Early goals from Michy Batshuayi and Fikayo Tomori gave Chelsea the upper hand, though Hull City's Kamil Grosicki managed to pull one back late in the game. Despite the challenge, Chelsea held their ground to advance in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Chelsea defeated Hull City 2-1 in the FA Cup
  • • Michy Batshuayi scored the first goal for Chelsea at 6 minutes
  • • Fikayo Tomori extended Chelsea's lead at 64 minutes
  • • Kamil Grosicki scored for Hull City at 78 minutes
  • • Matic Kovačić and Kurt Zouma received yellow cards for Chelsea

Lineups

Hull City

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Long (G)
  • 2 E. Lichaj (D)
  • 3 R. Tafazolli (D)
  • 5 R. Burke (D)
  • 16 R. McKenzie (D)
  • 41 H. Kane (M)
  • 37 Leonardo Lopes (M)
  • 18 G. Honeyman (M)
  • 9 T. Eaves (F)
  • 20 J. Bowen (F)
  • 43 M. Wilks (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 K. Grosicki
  • 27 J. Magennis
  • 42 M. Samuelsen
  • 17 S. McLoughlin
  • 36 J. Irvine
  • 13 M. Ingram
  • 23 S. Kingsley

Chelsea

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 13 W. Caballero (G)
  • 28 Azpilicueta (D)
  • 3 Marcos Alonso (D)
  • 15 K. Zouma (D)
  • 29 F. Tomori (D)
  • 8 R. Barkley (M)
  • 17 M. Kovačić (M)
  • 19 M. Mount (M)
  • 11 Pedro (F)
  • 23 M. Batshuayi (F)
  • 20 C. Hudson-Odoi (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 Willian
  • 47 B. Gilmour
  • 48 T. Lamptey
  • 4 A. Christensen
  • 63 I. Maatsen
  • 33 Emerson
  • 31 J. Cumming

Timeline

  1. Chelsea
    6' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Batshuayi
  2. Chelsea
    46' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    M. Kovačić
  3. Hull City
    60' Hull City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Wilks · On: K. Grosicki
  4. Hull City
    63' Hull City Card · Yellow Card
    E. Lichaj
  5. Chelsea
    64' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Tomori · Assist: R. Barkley
  6. Chelsea
    68' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Mason Mount · On: Willian
  7. Chelsea
    68' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Hudson-Odoi · On: B. Gilmour
  8. Hull City
    69' Hull City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Eaves · On: J. Magennis
  9. Hull City
    69' Hull City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Honeyman · On: M. Samuelsen
  10. Hull City
    78' Hull City Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Grosicki
  11. Chelsea
    90'+2 Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Pedro · On: T. Lamptey
  12. Chelsea
    90' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    Kurt Zouma

Match Stats

Stat Hull City Chelsea
Fouls 12 12
Pass Accuracy 75% 85%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 16
Corners 8 7
Total Passes 292 563
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 6 5
Shots on Target 2 7
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 35% 65%
Accurate Passes 218 480
Shots Inside Box 6 12
Saves 5 1
Shots Outside Box 8 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Chelsea took the lead early with Michy Batshuayi's goal in the 6th minute, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ Fikayo Tomori's goal in the 64th minute extended Chelsea's lead, providing a buffer against Hull City's late push