Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
4' R. Lavia
14' P. Neto (M. Rogers)
32' Joao Pedro (J. Hato)
M. Yalcouye 35'
HT
55' W. Fofana
Joao Pedro 63'
68' ↓ R. Lavia ↑R. James
68' ↓ P. Neto ↑M. Caicedo
68' ↓ W. Fofana ↑J. Acheampong
L. Dunk 70'
72' ↓ L. Colwill ↑P. Chavarria
74' C. Palmer (Joao Pedro)
↓ M. Yalcouye ↑I. Osman 74'
↓ M. Wieffer ↑Costinha 81'
↓ C. Kostoulas ↑P. David 81'
82' ↓ M. Caicedo ↑V. Barco
O. Boscagli 89'
Costinha 90'+1
P. Gross 90'+6
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Chelsea
Goalkeepers
Emiliano Martínez 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
15%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Wesley Fofana 
GHOST
14
Actions
14
Actions
68
Minutes
6.3
Rating
Maxence Lacroix 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Levi Colwill 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Midfielders
Pedro Neto 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Malo Gusto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roméo Lavia
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Jorrel Hato 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Forwards
Cole Palmer
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Morgan Rogers
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
13%
Pass Acc
João Pedro 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
1
Fouls
7.7
Rating
BENCH
Mike Penders 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Josh Acheampong
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Reece James
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pep Chavarría
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Moisés Caicedo
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
82
Entry
Valentín Barco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Estêvão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jamie Gittens
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Danny Welbeck
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brighton
Goalkeepers
Bart Verbruggen 
SIEVE
20%
Save %
20%
Save %
4
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Mats Wieffer 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
3
Blocks
Luka Vušković 
MAGNET
107
Activity
107
Activity
94
Passes
13
Duels
Lewis Dunk
MAGNET
97
Activity
97
Activity
90
Passes
7
Duels
Ferdi Kadıoğlu
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Pascal Groß 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.3
Rating
Olivier Boscagli
MAGNET
87
Activity
87
Activity
77
Passes
10
Duels
Diego Gómez
STORMTROOPER
5
Shots
5
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Malick Yalcouyé
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Maxim De Cuyper
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Charalampos Kostoulas
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
81
Entry
BENCH
Jason Steele
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Pascal Struijk
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jaouen Hadjam
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Costinha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amario Cozier-Duberry
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matt O'Riley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahim Osman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Promise David
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nehemiah Oriola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/21/2026 | Brighton | 3 - 0 | Chelsea | Premier League | Amex Stadium |
| 09/27/2025 | Chelsea | 1 - 3 | Brighton | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
| 02/14/2025 | Brighton | 3 - 0 | Chelsea | Premier League | American Express Stadium |
| 02/08/2025 | Brighton | 2 - 1 | Chelsea | FA Cup | American Express Stadium |
| 09/28/2024 | Chelsea | 4 - 2 | Brighton | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
| 05/15/2024 | Brighton | 1 - 2 | Chelsea | Premier League | American Express Stadium |
| 12/03/2023 | Chelsea | 3 - 2 | Brighton | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
| 09/27/2023 | Chelsea | 1 - 0 | Brighton | League Cup | Stamford Bridge |
| 07/22/2023 | Chelsea | 4 - 3 | Brighton | Premier League - Summer Series | Lincoln Financial Field |
| 04/15/2023 | Chelsea | 1 - 2 | Brighton | Premier League | Stamford Bridge |
Chelsea Win
Brighton Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -5
P: 2 GD: -5
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -5
P: 2 GD: -5
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A Breathless Seven-Goal Shootout at Stamford Bridge
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 90/100. Chelsea surrendered the ball but punished every mistake in a chaotic 4-3 derby victory that will live long in the memory.
The Opening Blitz
The Intensity inside Stamford Bridge was off the charts from the opening exchange. Chelsea came out flying, establishing an immediate foothold when R. Lavia found the back of the net just four minutes in. Before the visitors could catch their breath, Morgan Rogers orchestrated a devastating counter-attack, teeing up Pedro Neto to double the advantage. The hosts were utterly ruthless in transition, adding a third through Joao Pedro after a smart ball from J. Hato. But Brighton refused to fold in this fierce West London Derby. They completely dominated possession, holding 74% of the ball, and clawed one back through M. Yalcouye before the break to keep the contest alive.
The Chaotic Pivot
As the second half unfolded, the Balance of the match shifted toward the visitors' relentless passing game. The Seagulls camped in the attacking half, turning the pitch into a shooting gallery with 14 total attempts. Their pressure paid off in bizarre fashion when Joao Pedro inadvertently deflected the ball into his own net just past the hour mark, suddenly making it a one-goal game. The tension was palpable, but the Blues maintained their composure. Refusing to succumb to the heavy pressure, they launched a decisive counter-strike. Joao Pedro immediately redeemed himself, turning provider to pick out C. Palmer, who coolly restored the two-goal cushion and momentarily silenced the travelling away support.
A Frantic Finish
With the Stakes soaring in the final ten minutes, the away side threw everything forward. Emiliano Martínez was forced to earn his keep, producing four crucial saves to preserve the narrow lead against an absolute bombardment. P. Gross managed to squeeze a late strike past the Argentine goalkeeper deep into stoppage time, setting up a terrifying finale. Despite a combined 31 shots between both sides, the early-season resilience of the hosts held firm. This classic derby day encounter exposed defensive frailties on both ends, but ultimately rewarded the ruthless counter-attacking blueprint that secured all three points for the home side.
Key Questions
What made Pedro Neto the Man of the Match?
Neto delivered a masterclass in transition, scoring a crucial early goal and executing two key passes to constantly stretch the opposition defense.
What caused the 7-goal thriller?
A massive clash of styles: the away side dominated possession and poured forward, leaving vast spaces for lethal counter-attacks from the home side.
What does this mean for Chelsea's season?
This vital win propels them early in the campaign, proving they have the ruthless finishing required to challenge higher up the table.
What is the West London Derby?
The West London Derby is the rivalry between Chelsea and Brighton, a heated local derby that ignites the surrounding area.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
A Fiery Derby at Stamford Bridge
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 80/100. Chelsea's quest for early-season stability crashes directly into Brighton's soaring momentum in a clash that demands your full attention.
The Setup
The Chelsea midfield engine of M. Caicedo and E. Fernández needs to click immediately on August 30, 2026. The hosts sit ninth after their opening fixture, hungry to claim their first points. On the flip side, Brighton arrive at Stamford Bridge sitting top of the pile. They dismantled their first opponent, boasting a flawless Form rating so far. The Stakes are massive for this derby, where early bragging rights will set the tone for the entire autumn campaign.
Key Battle
The defining clash happens right in the middle of the park. The home side's possession-heavy midfield pivot must weather the storm of the visitors' high-intensity pressing unit. If the away team forces turnovers in the central third, their transition game will run rampant. Finding the right Balance of aggression and composure is the only way to dominate this fixture.
Our Prediction
Our verdict sides with the hosts, backed by undeniable Stars quality. Expect a tight, tactical first half before C. Palmer unlocks the opposing defense late in the game. Chelsea will edge this 2-1 in a fierce contest.