Minteh, Yankuba Adingra, Simon Simon Adingra is on a sub for Yankuba Minteh for Brighton.
Welbeck, Danny O'Riley, Matt The home team replace Danny Welbeck with Matt O'Riley.
Welbeck, Danny O'Riley, Matt The home team replace Danny Welbeck with Matt O'Riley.
Minteh, Yankuba Yankuba Minteh (Brighton) has received a yellow card from Christopher Kavanagh.
Rutter, Georginio Pedro, Joao Joao Pedro is replacing Georginio Rutter for Brighton at American Express Community Stadium.
Rutter, Georginio Pedro, Joao Joao Pedro is replacing Georginio Rutter for Brighton at American Express Community Stadium.
Fernandez, Enzo At American Express Community Stadium, Enzo Fernandez has been yellow-carded for the away team.
Gusto, Malo James, Reece Malo Gusto, who was grimacing earlier, has been substituted. Reece James is the substitute for Chelsea.
Gusto, Malo James, Reece Malo Gusto, who was grimacing earlier, has been substituted. Reece James is the substitute for Chelsea.
Gusto, Malo James, Reece Malo Gusto, who was grimacing earlier, has been substituted. Reece James is the substitute for Chelsea.
Minteh, Yankuba (Scorer) Welbeck, Danny (Assist) Great finish from Yankuba Minteh to give Brighton a 3-0 lead.
Danny Welbeck with an assist there.
Caicedo, Moises Moises Caicedo for Chelsea has been booked by Christopher Kavanagh and receives a first yellow card.
Minteh, Yankuba (Scorer) Welbeck, Danny (Assist) Goal! Brighton extend their lead to 2-0 through Yankuba Minteh.
Danny Welbeck instrumental with a fine assist.
Mitoma, Kaoru (Scorer) Verbruggen, Bart (Assist) Goal! The home team take a 1-0 lead through Kaoru Mitoma.
Great play from Bart Verbruggen to set up the goal.
Madueke, Noni Sancho, Jadon Jadon Sancho (Chelsea) has replaced the possibly injured Noni Madueke at American Express Community Stadium.
Brighton Brighton32% Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea FC have faced each other 15 times, with Chelsea winning 7 matches, Brighton winning 3, and 5 ending in draws. Brighton's wins include 2 at home and 1 as guests, while Chelsea's wins include 5 at home and 2 as guests; their last encounter on 8 February 2025 in the FA Cup ended 2-1 in Brighton's favour.
Premier LeagueChelseaFA CupChelseaPremier LeagueBrightonPremier LeagueChelseaPremier LeagueBrightonBrighton & Hove Albion have won three of their last six matches, including a 2-1 victory against Chelsea FC in the FA Cup, but suffered a heavy 7-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest. Chelsea FC have won four of their last six matches, with notable victories such as a 5-0 win over Morecambe FC in the FA Cup, though they lost to Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester City. Both teams have shown mixed performances in recent fixtures across competitions.
BrightonPremier LeagueFA CupPremier LeaguePremier LeaguePremier LeagueChelseaPremier League
Uefa Europa Conference LeaguePremier LeaguePremier LeaguePremier LeagueBrighton & Hove Albion are currently in 10th position. Chelsea FC are in 4th position.
| Pos | Team | W | D | L | M | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Nottm Forest | 15 | 6 | 7 | 28 | 51 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 14 | 7 | 7 | 28 | 49 |
| 5 | Man City | 14 | 5 | 9 | 28 | 47 |
| 6 | Newcastle | 14 | 5 | 9 | 28 | 47 |
| 7 | Brighton | 12 | 10 | 6 | 28 | 46 |
| 8 | Aston Villa | 12 | 9 | 8 | 29 | 45 |
