Chelsea vs Brighton: Summary, Lineups, Stats

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30 Aug,15:00
4 - 3
Full Time
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Chelsea
Brighton

Chelsea vs Brighton Match Summary & Live ScoreMatch Summary & Live Score

1st Half3 - 1
4
R. Lavia
scored for Chelsea
14
P. Neto
scored for Chelsea
32
J. Pedro
scored for Chelsea
35
M. Yalcouye
scored for Brighton
2nd Half4 - 3
55
W. Fofana
was cautioned
63
(Own Goal) J. Pedro
conceded an own goal for Chelsea
70
L. Dunk
was cautioned
74
C. Palmer
scored for Chelsea
89
O. Boscagli
was cautioned
90+1
Costinha
was cautioned
90+6
P. Gross
scored for Brighton

On 30 August 2026, Chelsea face Brighton at Stamford Bridge with kickoff scheduled for . This England Premier League encounter presents another opportunity for both teams to compete and aim for a positive result.

Chelsea use wing-backs as key attacking outlets.

Brighton prefer a system that balances attack and defence.

Recent Form

Chelsea

W W

Brighton

L W

Chelsea have shown strong momentum, remaining difficult to beat in recent weeks. The team should continue to build on their recent results.

However, Brighton have struggled to find rhythm, producing a patchy run of results. Recent fluctuations suggest outcomes are still unpredictable.

Recent Form Home/Away

Chelsea (Home)

W

Brighton (Away)

L
Chelsea show only minor variation in results between home and away matches.

A clear home bias is evident in Brighton's recent performances.

Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)

Chelsea

- -

Brighton

- +

Chelsea have been vulnerable defensively, rarely managing to keep clean sheets. They will need to tighten things up at the back.

In contrast, Brighton continue to show resilience at the back. They look fairly disciplined in defence.

Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away

Chelsea (Home)

-

Brighton (Away)

-
There is little difference in Chelsea's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.

Brighton's defence is dramatically stronger at home compared to away matches.

Goal Trends (Over 2.5)

Chelsea

+ +

Brighton

+ +

Chelsea have been involved in matches with plenty of goals recently. Fans have been treated to plenty of action.

Likewise, Brighton are involved in some very high-scoring fixtures. Their matches rarely disappoint in terms of excitement.

Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away

Chelsea (Home)

+

Brighton (Away)

+
There is little change in goal frequency across venues for Chelsea.

Brighton's matches show a similar goal pattern both home and away.

Scoring Consistency

Chelsea

+ +

Brighton

+ +

Chelsea show strong attacking consistency, rarely ending matches without a goal. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.

Also, Brighton have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.

Scoring Consistency Home/Away

Chelsea (Home)

+

Brighton (Away)

+
There is little difference in Chelsea's scoring output across venues.

Brighton's ability to score has been consistent home and away.

Match Information
Referee: Michael Oliver
Venue: Stamford Bridge

Chelsea vs Brighton Video Content

1-0` Romeo Lavia 4
2-0` Pedro Neto 14
3-0` Joao Pedro 32
3-1` Malick Yalcouye 35
3-2` Joao Pedro(og) 63
4-2` Cole Palmer 74
4-3` Pascal Gross 90

Chelsea vs Brighton Live Match StatsLive Match Stats

3.09
xG
1.5
26
Ball Posession (%)
74
6
Big Chances
5
1
Cautions
3
17
Shots
15
6
Shots on Goal
6
6
Shots Blocked
1
15
Shots inside Box
13
2
Shots outside Box
2
0
Hit Woodwork
0
6
Fouls
12
4
Corner Kicks
7
4
Saves
1
12
Free Kicks
6
0
Offsides
0
218
Passes Total
628
147
Passes Completed
539
84
Passes in the final 3rd Total
180
53
Passes in the final 3rd Completed
125
29
Touches in the Opposition Box
28
11
Tackles Total
9
7
Tackles Completed
7
38
Clearances
14
9
Crosses Total
28
3
Crosses Completed
7
9
Interceptions
4

Chelsea vs Brighton Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations

Starting Lineup
26
E. Martinez
1
B. Verbruggen
6
L. Colwill
24
F. Kadioglu
5
M. Lacroix
5
L. Dunk
3
W. Fofana
44
L. Vuskovic
21
J. Hato
27
M. Wieffer
45
R. Lavia
21
O. Boscagli
27
M. Gusto
13
P. Gross
7
P. Neto
29
M. De Cuyper
17
M. Rogers
35
M. Yalcouye
10
C. Palmer
25
D. Gomez
9
J. Pedro
19
C. Kostoulas

Chelsea vs Brighton H2H Stats & Previous ResultsH2H Stats & Previous Results

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