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Chelsea and Hull City are preparing to face off in the Premier League
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Chelsea and Hull City are set to meet in the Premier League(Image: Scott Llewellyn/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Everything you need to know ahead of Chelsea vs Hull City
Kick-off time and location: The upcoming Premier League fixture between Chelsea and Hull City will take place on Saturday, September 12. Chelsea are set to host the match at Stamford Bridge, with kick-off scheduled for 3pm.
UK television channel and live stream: Due to the strict Saturday afternoon broadcasting blackout in the United Kingdom, there will be no live television broadcast or official live video stream of the match. The rule prevents matches from being shown between 2.45pm and 5.15pm on Saturdays to protect matchday attendances.
How to watch in the US: Viewers in the United States can catch the entire match live on NBC. For those who prefer to stream the game over traditional cable, full live coverage will also be available on the Peacock app, with the game starting at 10am Eastern Time.
UK radio coverage: For supporters who cannot watch the match but want to follow the action live, comprehensive radio commentary will be broadcast across the United Kingdom. Fans can listen to every kick of the game by tuning their dials to BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra 2, with pre-match build-up beginning at 2pm.
Team news: Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso will be without Jordan Henderson due to a wrist injury, while Marco Palestra, Moises Caicedo and Emmanuel Emegha are nearing returns to full fitness. Meanwhile, Hull City are dealing with a severe injury crisis, as Eliot Matazo, Darko Gyabi, Jack Butland and Ilyas Ansah are set for extended spells on the sidelines. Hidemasa Morita and Tim Iroegbunam are nearing returns but may still miss the match at Stamford Bridge.
Head-to-head record: Chelsea have won 35 of the 49 meetings between the two clubs, with Hull claiming four victories and most recently defeating the Blues in October 1988. Their last meeting ended in a 4-0 win for Chelsea in the FA Cup last season.