Team news and stats ahead of Hull vs Chelsea in the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday (kick-off 5.30pm).
Team news
Hull are battling a defensive injury crisis. On-loan Everton defender Matthew Pennington picked up a groin strain in training on Thursday, with scans required to determine the extent of the problem.
Full-back Callum Elder has a calf complaint and could be sidelined for several weeks while centre-back Jordy De Wijs is also missing with a calf injury of his own.
However, the Tigers could be boosted by the return of defender Stephen Kingsley, who is back in training after three weeks out, and forward Kamil Grosicki is also closing in on a comeback after injury.
Tammy Abraham will be doubtful for Chelsea after suffering an ankle injury scare against Arsenal on Tuesday night.
The England striker hobbled off the Stamford Bridge turf at full-time in the 2-2 Premier League draw.
Christian Pulisic is still out with an adductor problem, while Reece James will be doubtful due to the knee injury that kept him out of the Arsenal clash.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek remains a long-term absentee after heel surgery.
Opta stats
- Hull have won none of their 10 FA Cup games against Chelsea (D3 L7), losing most recently in the fifth round in February 2018, a 4-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge.
- In all competitions, Chelsea are unbeaten in 15 games against Hull, winning 13 and drawing two since a 3-0 defeat in October 1988.
- When playing outside the top-flight, Hull have been eliminated in their last 13 FA Cup ties against top-flight opponents since winning 1-0 against West Ham United in February 1973 as a second-tier outfit.
- Chelsea have progressed from 49 of their last 51 FA Cup ties against non-Premier League sides, and haven't lost away from home since March 2008, losing 1-0 to Barnsley.
- Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi has been directly involved in four goals in his three FA Cup starts (2 goals, 2 assists), with all three starts coming against Championship opponents.