FA Cup
7:45 p.mFebruary 13, 2026
Round of 32
MKM stadium
Referee: Farai Hallam, England
City of Hull
Chelsea
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Expected Goals (xG)
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Passing by
149 (67%)
Accurate passes
744 (92%)
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12
G
Dillon Phillips
5.9
58
d
Cathal McCarthy
5.7
15
d
John Egan
6.5
37
d
Paddy McNair
5.9
3
M
Ryan Giles
6.0
27
M
Regan Slater
6.6
20
M
Amir Hadžiahmetović
6.6
2
M
Lewis Coyle (C)
6.0
7
F
Liam Millar
6.9
13
F
Yu Hirakawa
6.7
36
F
Lewis Koumas
6.3
1
G
Robert Sanchez
6.9
21
d
Jorrel Hato
6.5
d
Mamadou Sarr
66′ missing
29
d
Wesley Fofana
7.3
24
d
Reece James (C)
6.9
25
M
Moises Caicedo
7.0
17
M
Andrew Santos
7.6
49
M
Alexandre Garnacho
7.2
M
Pedro Neto
40′
45+1′ missing51′
71′
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Chelsea dominated Hull City with a commanding 4-0 win in the FA Cup, powered by a brilliant hat-trick from Pedro Neto.
Chelsea cruised to an emphatic 4-0 FA Cup fourth round win over Hull City at the MKM Stadium. Pedro Neto put in an impressive performance, scoring a hat-trick to lead the Blues’ progress. His clinical finish was the determining factor in a one-sided affair.
The FA Cup tie pitted Premier League giants Chelsea against Championship contenders Hull City. The Tigers aimed to create a memorable upset at home. However, Chelsea arrived looking to avoid any banana skins and secure a comfortable passage.
Chelsea quickly secured control, dominating possession from the whistle. Hull City adopted a resilient defensive stance, effectively stifling early attacking threats. The Blues worked the ball patiently, looking for a breakthrough against their stubborn hosts.
The tie was finally broken in the 40th minute. Liam Delap made a precise pass through the Hull defence. Pedro Neto latched onto it and then slotted the ball calmly past the keeper. Chelsea took a deserved lead just before the break.
Neto received a yellow card soon after for a foul committed moments later. Hull struggled to contain Chelsea’s momentum as the half concluded. The home side went into the break trailing by just one crucial goal.
The break offered Hull City a chance to regroup and find an attacking spark. For Chelsea, the focus was on maintaining their dominance. They aimed to secure victory with more goals in the second period.
Chelsea started the second half with renewed intensity, pushing for an immediate second. It didn’t take them long to double their lead. In the 51st minute, Pedro Neto struck again and fired his second goal of the game.
Just eight minutes later, the tie was effectively sealed. Youngster Estêvão added Chelsea’s third goal. Liam Delap registered another assist, sending a sharp ball that Estêvão expertly guided into the net. This further deflated the Tigers’ hopes.
Substitutions followed from both benches, with Reece James and Moisés Caicedo coming on for Chelsea. Hull also made changes but their efforts to mount a comeback proved futile. The visitors kept control of the game.
Pedro Neto completed his magnificent hat-trick in the 71st minute. Liam Delap provided his third assist of the night, putting on a fantastic creative display. Neto’s third strike underlined Chelsea’s total superiority on the night.
The stats highlighted Chelsea’s dominance, with 77% possession. They recorded 8 shots on goal from 13 total attempts. Hull City, on the other hand, managed just 2 shots on target and recorded an Expected Goals (xG) figure of 0.
Chelsea’s emphatic 4-0 victory secures their comfortable progress in the FA Cup. For Hull City, the focus now returns to their Championship campaign. The performance confirmed Chelsea’s cup ambitions, with Neto the undoubted star.
