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Premier League · 2026/27 · MW 2Sunday, 30 August 2026 · 15:00 UK
ChelseaHomeCoach: Calum McFarlane
4 – 3
HT 3–1
Full time
Brighton HoveAwayCoach: Fabian Hürzeler
Venue: Stamford Bridge, London (41,875)Referee: Michael Oliver

Lineups

Confirmed starting XI + bench
ChelseaStarting XI · 3-4-2-1
9Pedro
10Palmer17Rogers
7Neto21Hato27Gusto45Lavia
3Fofana5Lacroix6Colwill
26Martínez
Bench
4. Valentín Barco11. Jamie Gittens18. Danny Welbeck24. Reece James25. Moisés Caicedo29. Pep Chavarría34. Josh Acheampong39. Mike Penders41. Estêvão
Coach: Xabi Alonso
No lineup on file for Brighton Hove.

Match events

  1. 4'⚽GoalR. Lavia
  2. 14'⚽GoalP. Netoassist: M. Rogers
  3. 32'⚽GoalJoao Pedroassist: J. Hato
  4. 35'⚽GoalM. Yalcouye
  5. 55'🟨YellowWesley Fofana
  6. 63'⚽Own goalJoao Pedro
  7. 68'↔SubstitutionOff R. James ↔ On R. Lavia
  8. 68'↔SubstitutionOff J. Acheampong ↔ On W. Fofana
  9. 68'↔SubstitutionOff M. Caicedo ↔ On P. Neto
  10. 70'🟨YellowLewis Dunk
  11. 72'↔SubstitutionOff P. Chavarria ↔ On L. Colwill
  12. 74'↔SubstitutionOff I. Osman ↔ On M. Yalcouye
  13. 74'⚽GoalC. Palmerassist: Joao Pedro
  14. 80'↔SubstitutionOff Costinha ↔ On M. Wieffer
  15. 80'↔SubstitutionOff P. David ↔ On C. Kostoulas
  16. 82'↔SubstitutionOff V. Barco ↔ On
  17. 89'🟨YellowOlivier Boscagli
  18. 90'⚽GoalP. Gross
  19. 90+1'🟨YellowCostinha

Match statistics

Chelsea
Stat
Brighton Hove
  • 26%Possession—
  • 17Shots—
  • 6Shots on target—
  • 5Shots off target—
  • 6Shots blocked—
  • 15Shots inside box—
  • 2Shots outside box—
  • 218Total passes—
  • 147Passes accurate—
  • 67%Pass accuracy—
  • 2.97Expected goals (xG)—
  • 6Fouls—
  • 4Corners—
  • —Offsides—
  • 1Yellow cards—
  • —Red cards—
  • 4Saves—
  • -1.60goals_prevented—

Chelsea — last 5

  1. W24 Aug@Fulham3–2
  2. L24 May@Sunderland1–2
  3. W19 MayvsTottenham2–1
  4. D9 May@Liverpool1–1
  5. L4 MayvsNottingham1–3

Brighton Hove — last 5

  1. W23 AugvsAston Villa4–0
  2. L24 MayvsMan United0–3
  3. L17 May@Leeds United0–1
  4. W9 MayvsWolverhampton3–0
  5. L2 May@Newcastle1–3

All-time head-to-head

Full record →
3
Meetings
1
Chelsea wins
0
Draws
2
Brighton Hove wins

Frequently asked

What was the final score in Chelsea v Brighton Hove?
Chelsea 4–3 Brighton Hove, played 30 August 2026 in the Premier League 2026/27.
What was the half-time score?
Chelsea led 3–1 at the break.
What is the head-to-head record between Chelsea and Brighton Hove?
Across 3 meetings in our archive, Chelsea have won 1, Brighton Hove have won 2, with 0 draws.
Where is Chelsea v Brighton Hove played?
Stamford Bridge, London — Chelsea's home ground.