EPL: Hull City hold Chelsea to 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge - Punch Newspapers
Newly promoted Hull City extended their unbeaten start to the Premier League season after playing out a 2-2 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Chelsea took an early lead through Morgan Rogers in the seventh minute, but Hull turned the game around before half-time as Mohamed Belloumi scored twice in six minutes to put the visitors 2-1 ahead. Joao Pedro restored parity for Chelsea in the 66th minute as both sides settled for a point. Chelsea went into the break trailing despite dominating possession for periods of the opening half. The hosts increased the pressure after the interval and restored parity in the 66th minute when João Pedro converted Cole Palmer’s low cross. Chelsea pushed for a winning goal in the closing stages, but Hull held firm to secure a point away from home. Goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis played a key role for the visitors as Chelsea created further chances late in the game. The draw leaves Hull unbeaten after four matches of the campaign, while Chelsea dropped points at home. EPL: Ref body admits error over Haaland winner against Man United How Olise was rejected by Arsenal, Chelsea before Bayern stardom – Reports FULL LIST: Top 10 scorers in Manchester derby history Belloumi’s two goals were the difference in a first half in which Hull recovered from conceding early and took the lead before the interval. Chelsea dominated possession after the break and pushed for a winner, but Hull held firm under sustained pressure. The hosts increased the urgency after João Pedro’s 66th-minute equaliser, with Reece James testing Konstantinos Tzolakis from a free-kick and the Hull goalkeeper also denying Regan Slater at the other end. Host Chelsea continued to create openings in the closing stages but could not find a third goal as Hull held on for a point at Stamford Bridge. Hull also came close to snatching all three points late on. In the 88th minute, Mohamed-Ali Cho broke through and tested Emiliano Martínez, who made the save to keep Chelsea level. The hosts continued to press in the closing stages, but Hull’s defensive organisation held firm as the visitors left Stamford Bridge with a point. Tosin Oyediran Tosin Oyediran is a journalist at Punch Newspapers with over eight years of professional experience in reporting and storytelling. He is known for conducting incisive interviews and producing compelling human-angle stories that bring clarity and depth to the news. Tosin covers a broad range of beats including politics, health, advocacy, sports, and entertainment, with a strong focus on people-centred reporting. His work reflects firsthand newsroom experience, editorial insight, and a commitment to accurate, engaging, and trustworthy journalism.
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