“Seagulls swoop into the Bridge for a tricky matchup against Chelsea”
Chelsea host Brighton at Stamford Bridge in a clash full of intrigue: Chelsea are sitting 6th and chasing a European spot, while Brighton find themselves in 14th, trying to steady their season. The Blues have been solid at home, though they stumbled last time out, and Brighton arrive after a gritty draw with Tottenham. In short: Chelsea will try to dominate, Brighton will look to frustrate and counter.
Match Details:
- Fixture: Chelsea vs Brighton
- Date: Saturday, 27 September 2025
- Kick-off: 7:30 PM IST (3:00 PM BST)
- Venue: Stamford Bridge, London
Live stream:
The match will be live on the Jio Hotstar app ,and will be telecasted on Sky sports network.
| Key Stats | Chelsea | Brighton |
| Head-to-head | 11 wins | 5 wins |
| Draws | 5 | 5 |
| Last 5 Matches | W, L , L ,D , W | W , D , L , W , W |
| Aggregate(5) | 8 goals | 17 goals |
| Top Scorer(5) | Cole Palmer – 4 | Danny Welbeck – 3 |
| Other Scorers | Kaoru Mitoma(1), Yankuba Minteh(1) | Enzo Fernandez (2), Jackson (1) |
| Notable Streak | Chelsea’s 10-match unbeaten Premier League run from 2017–2022 against Brighton | 2 wins in their last 5 against Chelsea |
X – factor’s :
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Chelsea:
Cole Palmer – Chelsea’s creative heartbeat and top scorer, especially dangerous in tight spaces and has already tormented Brighton before.
Moisés Caicedo – The midfield enforcer, vital for breaking up play and dictating tempo against his former club.
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Brighton:
Kaoru Mitoma – A tricky winger with pace and dribbling skills who can stretch Chelsea’s defence wide.
Yankuba Minteh – Energetic, fearless, and sharp in transition; capable of producing a game-changing moment.
Tactical tussle:
Chelsea will look to control the ball and dictate tempo, with Caicedo anchoring midfield and Palmer drifting into dangerous pockets to unlock Brighton’s backline. Their full-backs pushing high could pin Brighton deep, but it also leaves spaces to exploit.
Brighton, meanwhile, will sit compact and rely on sharp transitions. Mitoma’s pace out wide and Minteh’s energy give them outlets to hurt Chelsea on the break, much like in their 3–0 win earlier this year. The real battle will be whether Chelsea’s structure holds under pressure or if Brighton can again punish them in moments of chaos.
Predicted Lineups:
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Chelsea possible starting lineup:
Sanchez; James, Adarabioyo, Fofana, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Estevao, Palmer, Neto; Pedro
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Brighton possible starting lineup:
Verbruggen; Veltman, Dunk, Van Hecke, De Cuyper; Baleba, Ayari; Minteh, Gomez, Mitoma; Rutter
Team news :
Chelsea could be without Cole Palmer due to a groin problem, while Badiashile and Lavia are also doubts. Robert Sánchez returns from suspension, but long-term absentees like Delap, Colwill, and Essugo remain out. Loaned Buonanotte cannot play against Brighton.
Brighton will be without Hinshelwood, March, and Webster through injury. Carlos Baleba’s inclusion is uncertain, while De Cuyper might return. Both teams will rely on their squad depth to cope with absences and maintain their tactical plans.
