Stamford Bridge hosts Chelsea’s home match against Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday, August 30, for the second round of the Premier League. The Chelsea vs Brighton match brings together two sides that have made strong starts to the campaign, with Chelsea looking to continue its unbeaten opening under Xabi Alonso and Brighton arriving with plenty of confidence.
The Chelsea vs Brighton today clash also carries extra interest because Brighton has become a difficult opponent for the Blues in recent meetings. Brighton has won the last three league encounters between the sides, including a 3–0 victory at the Amex in April.
Chelsea vs Brighton Confirmed Lineups
Chelsea have confirmed a 3-4-2-1 formation against Brighton, with Martinez starting in goal. Wesley Fofana, Maxence Lacroix and Levi Colwill form the back three, while Gusto and Jorrel Hato provide the width. Cole Palmer and Roméo Lavia are included in midfield, with Pedro leading the attack alongside Pedro Neto and Morgan Rogers.
Chelsea’s confirmed XI: Martinez; Fofana, Lacroix, Colwill; Gusto, Palmer, Lavia, Hato; Neto, Rogers; Pedro.
Brighton have also confirmed their starting XI in a 4-2-3-1 setup. Bart Verbruggen starts in goal, with Ferdi Kadioglu, Luka Vuskovic, Lewis Dunk and Boscagli in defense. Mats Wieffer and Pascal Gross anchor the midfield, while Gomez, Malick Yalcouye and Maxim De Cuyper support Charalampos Kostoulas in attack.
Brighton’s confirmed XI: Verbruggen; Kadioglu, Vuskovic, Dunk, Boscagli; Wieffer, Gross; Gomez, Yalcouye, De Cuyper; Kostoulas.
Chelsea’s Last 5 Matches
Chelsea’s latest five matches include a 2–0 win over Luton Town, a 3–2 victory against Fulham, a 3–1 win over Real Sociedad, a 3–3 draw with Johor Darul Ta’zim and a 3–0 victory against AC Milan.
That run gives Chelsea four wins and one draw from its last five matches heading into the Brighton fixture.
Brighton’s Last 5 Matches
Brighton’s last five matches include a 4–0 win over Tromsø, a 4–0 victory against Aston Villa, a 0–0 draw with Tromsø, a 1–0 win over Bologna and a 3–0 victory against Roma.
The Seagulls therefore enter Stamford Bridge with four wins and one draw from their last five matches.
Chelsea vs Brighton Last 5 Meetings
Brighton has the stronger recent head-to-head record. The Seagulls beat Chelsea 3–0 in April 2026 and 3–1 at Stamford Bridge in September 2025. They also beat Chelsea 2–1 in the FA Cup in February 2025 and won 2–1 in the Premier League in May 2024. Chelsea’s most recent win in this sequence comes in September 2024, when the Blues beat Brighton 4–2 at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea vs Brighton Match Results Today
Today’s Chelsea vs Brighton result will show whether Chelsea can end Brighton’s recent advantage in this fixture. The Blues have home advantage and arrive with strong recent form, while Brighton enters after two four-goal victories and three straight league wins over Chelsea.
First-Half Update: Chelsea 1 – 0 Brighton
Chelsea lead Brighton 1-0 at Stamford Bridge after a fast start from the hosts. Brighton began with possession, moving the ball across the backline through Lewis Dunk, but Chelsea’s high press quickly disrupted their buildup. The pressure paid off in the fourth minute when Roméo Lavia broke through and fired past Bart Verbruggen. VAR then reviewed the goal and confirmed Chelsea’s early advantage.
Key Match Moments
1′ Kickoff – Brighton get the match underway in West London as both teams look to establish control in midfield.
3′ Early Pressure – Brighton circulate possession through their backline, but Chelsea’s high press begins to cause problems.
4′ Goal – Chelsea 1-0 Brighton: Roméo Lavia breaks through and fires a clean finish past Bart Verbruggen.
4′ VAR Review – Chelsea’s goal is checked and officially confirmed.
Live Statistics: Chelsea have 49 percent possession compared with Brighton’s 51 percent. Chelsea have registered one shot, which was on target, while Brighton have yet to attempt a shot. Chelsea also lead the corner count 1-0.
Chelsea have made the stronger start after Lavia’s early breakthrough, while Brighton continue to look for a response.
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