Chelsea once again showed their defensive frailties but avoided a home defeat as they were held to a 2-2 draw by newly promoted Hull City in the fourth round of the Premier League on September 12.

The hosts made the perfect start when Rodgers put Chelsea ahead early on. But the lead quickly disappeared as Belloumi struck twice before half-time, turning the game on its head and leaving the Blues with plenty to ponder at the break.

The defensive problems are becoming a worrying trend for Chelsea. According to Opta, the London club have now conceded in 20 consecutive Premier League matches. Their last clean sheet in the competition came against Brentford on January 17.

Despite another shaky defensive display, Chelsea refused to collapse. The hosts eventually found their response in the 66th minute when their star forward João Pedro fired home to restore parity.

2026-27, England - Premier League

Chelsea - Hull City 2:2 (1:2)
Goals: Rogers M., 7 (1:0); Belloumi, 28 (1:1); Belloumi, 34 (1:2); João Pedro, 66 (2:2)

Chelsea: Martinez E.; Fofana W. (Lacroix M., 86); Colwill; Hato (Chavarría, 46); James R.; Gusto (Welbeck, 78); Lavia (Barco, 70); Palmer Co.; Rogers M.; Pedro Neto (Estêvão, 86); João Pedro
Substitution: Chavarría (from 46); Barco (from 70); Welbeck (from 78); Lacroix M. (from 86); Estêvão (from 86)
Bench: Penders; Acheampong J. K.; Bynoe-Gittens; Quenda
Yellow Cards: Barco 80

Hull City: Tzolakis; Coyle L. (Norton-Cuffy, 82); Giles; Ajayi; Egan; Mendy N. (Herrington, 59); Stroud (Thomas S., 60); Crooks (Iroegbunam, 69); Slater; Belloumi (Cho M-A., 60); McBurnie (Vaz R-o, 82)
Substitution: Herrington (from 59); Thomas S. (from 60); Cho M-A. (from 60); Iroegbunam (from 69); Norton-Cuffy (from 82); Vaz R-o (from 82)
Bench: Phillips D.; Targett; Gourna-Douath
Yellow Cards: McBurnie 17; Egan 50; Crooks 52; Iroegbunam 88; Norton-Cuffy 90