Match preview
Chelsea host league leaders Brighton at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea welcome Brighton to Stamford Bridge in matchday 2 of the Premier League, with both sides having claimed three points from their opening fixture. Xabi Alonso's team sit sixth after one game, while Fabian Hurzeler's Brighton occupy top spot on the early-season table, a gap that will interest followers of the Regular Season - 2 standings.
AI-assisted match preview written from official match data.
Chelsea's recent form reads WWDWL across their last five outings, including wins over Real Sociedad and AC Milan sandwiched around a draw with Johor Darul Takzim FC and a defeat to Juventus. Brighton, by contrast, have gone WDWWW in their last five, with a 4-0 win over Aston Villa and a 3-0 victory against AS Roma among the highlights of that run.
The two sides have met five times in the recent head-to-head record, with scorelines including a 3-0 and a 4-2 among the results logged. Michael Oliver takes charge of the fixture at Stamford Bridge, kicking off at 13:00 UTC on 30 August 2026, with Brighton arriving as the division's early pacesetters on three points and top spot after one match played.
Brighton head into the fixture unbeaten in their last five (WDWWW), while Chelsea have shown more mixed form across the same span (WWDWL), including a defeat to Juventus.
Chelsea meet Brighton in the Premier League (Regular Season - 2). Kick-off is Sunday, 30 August 2026, 13:00 UTC at Stamford Bridge. Referee: Michael Oliver.
Team pages: Chelsea · Brighton · Premier League
Pre-match read
Over 1.5 Goals. League base rate: 80% over 1.5 goals On the other hand: Class gap (45 Elo points) — Matches with this rating gap ran −1.4pp vs their league norm at this line across 14,256 measured games.
Under 3.5 Goals. League base rate: 29% over 3.5 goals On the other hand: Class gap (45 Elo points) — Matches with this rating gap ran −1.5pp vs their league norm at this line across 14,256 measured games.
Over 2.5 Goals. League base rate: 56% over 2.5 goals On the other hand: Class gap (45 Elo points) — Matches with this rating gap ran −1.8pp vs their league norm across 14,256 measured games.
Both Teams to Score. League base rate: 57% both teams score
Chelsea to Score. League base rate: 78% home sides score
Brighton without key midfielder Jack Hinshelwood Away has won 4 of the last 5 H2H meetings Home on 2 days rest; Away on 2 Away scored in 80% of recent away matches
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About this match
On this page: kickoff time and matchday details for Chelsea vs Brighton, the head-to-head record and recent form, stats-based pre-match analysis, confirmed lineups about an hour before kick-off — then the live score, goal clips and video highlights once this Premier League fixture kicks off.
- Live score updates and a goal-by-goal timeline once play begins.
- Match stats — possession, shots, expected goals (xG), corners and cards.
- Confirmed starting lineups, usually about an hour before kick-off.
- Head-to-head record and recent form for both sides.
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Quick answers
›What time does Chelsea vs Brighton kick off?
Kick-off is Sunday, 30 August 2026, 13:00 UTC at Stamford Bridge, a Premier League fixture (matchday 2).
›Where can I watch Chelsea vs Brighton goal clips and highlights?
Goal clips and match highlights will be published on this page — each goal video is added shortly after it goes in, with highlights after full-time.
›What is the head-to-head record between Chelsea and Brighton?
Chelsea and Brighton have met 10 times — 4 wins for Chelsea, 6 wins for Brighton and 0 draws.