Chelsea draws with Hull City as defensive errors continue at Stamford Bridge
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 6:26 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Chelsea and Hull City finished in a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, extending Chelsea’s winless streak for clean sheets to 20 league matches. Manager Xabi Alonso altered his defensive formation, but the team conceded twice, marking the fourth consecutive league match this season where Chelsea allowed at least two goals. Morgan Rogers and Joao Pedro recorded goals for Chelsea, while goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez made multiple saves to prevent a defeat. Alonso described the team performance as soft and noted that defensive transitions remain a significant area of concern. The club prepares for a match against Brentford this Friday before the international break.
- •Chelsea drew 2-2 against Hull City at Stamford Bridge.
- •The team has conceded two or more goals in four consecutive league games.
- •Morgan Rogers and Joao Pedro scored for Chelsea.
- •Chelsea plays Brentford on Friday before the international break.
- •Emiliano Martinez recorded multiple saves to avoid a loss.
- 6:26 PMYahoo Sports — New system, same problems - Alonso not happy with 'soft' Chelsea
- 6:22 PMBBC Sport — New system, same problems - Alonso not happy with 'soft' Chelsea
- 6:22 PMBBC News — New system, same problems - Alonso not happy with 'soft' Chelsea - BBC
"It was subdued at Stamford Bridge after Chelsea's 2-2 draw with newly promoted Hull City.
"It was subdued at Stamford Bridge after Chelsea's 2-2 draw with newly promoted Hull City.
"It was subdued at Stamford Bridge after Chelsea's 2-2 draw with newly promoted Hull City.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 6:26 PMNew system, same problems - Alonso not happy with 'soft' Chelsea
It was subdued at Stamford Bridge after Chelsea's 2-2 draw with newly promoted Hull City.
- BBC SportSep 12, 2026, 6:22 PMNew system, same problems - Alonso not happy with 'soft' Chelsea
It was subdued at Stamford Bridge after Chelsea's 2-2 draw with newly promoted Hull City.
- BBC NewsSep 12, 2026, 6:22 PMNew system, same problems - Alonso not happy with 'soft' Chelsea - BBC
It was subdued at Stamford Bridge after Chelsea's 2-2 draw with newly promoted Hull City.
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