Brighton have beaten Chelsea both times the pair have met in 2025, albeit both encounters came in Sussex, with the Seagulls winning only one of 12 previous outings at Stamford Bridge, losing nine of them, including each of the last three.
Chelsea vs Brighton preview
After a pretty underwhelming fortnight, can Chelsea start to rediscover some momentum? Last weekend, the Blues were beaten in the Premier League for the first time this season, defeated 2-1 by Manchester United at Old Trafford, but that doesn't begin to tell the story. It was the first match in Premier League history to see two goals, two red cards and two substitutions in the first half, with Robert Sánchez' dismissal in the fifth minute commencing the chaos. Man United then raced into a 2-0 lead, only themselves to see a man sent off, but, now ten vs ten, it took until ten minutes to go for Trevoh Chalobah to halve the deficit, and the Blues were unable to find an equaliser thereafter.
Before this, Enzo Maresca's side had commence their Champions League campaign with a 3-1 defeat against Bayern Munich, also drawing 2-2 at Brentford, conceding a stoppage time equaliser in that one. Chelsea were then very shaky in the EFL Cup on Tuesday night, a goal down at the break against Lincoln City at Sincil Bank. Nevertheless, two goals in two minutes from Tyrique George and then Facundo Buonanotte shortly after the interval saw them, in the end, oust the Imps. Here though, with Liverpool visiting Stamford Bridge next weekend, it's vital that Chelsea pick up all three points.
As for Brighton & Hove Albion, they've made a mixed start to this season, having still only won once in the Premier League, this though against Manchester City. Last weekend, the Seagulls looked set to claim another scalp, 2-0 up inside half an hour against Tottenham, with Yankuba Minteh breaking the deadlock before Yasin Ayari scored a stupendous long-range strike. However, Spurs battled back to earn a draw in Sussex, partially thanks to Jan Paul van Hecke's unfortunate late own goal.
Meantime, Fabian Hürzeler's team have been on fire in the Carabao Cup, demolishing both Oxford United and now Barnsley 6-0, with Diego Gómez scoring four at Oakwell on Tuesday. So now, can Brighton claim just a second-ever victory at Stamford Bridge when they visit on Saturday?
Chelsea vs Brighton head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 26.
- Chelsea Wins: 16. Draws: 5. Brighton & Hove Albion Wins: 5.
Chelsea team news
Enzo Maresca confirmed in his pre-match press conference on Friday that both Cole Palmer and Tosin Adarabioyo will be sidelined until after the international break.
They join Levi Colwill, Benoît Badiashile, Roméo Lavia, Dário Essugo and Liam Delap in the treatment room, while mid-week scorer Facundo Buonanotte is ineligible to face his partner club.
In terms of who will feature, Robert Sánchez can return, having served his one-match suspension against Lincoln, a match in which deputy Filip Jörgensen was extremely unconvincing.
Both Estêvão and Pedro Neto were hooked very early on at Old Trafford, following that red card, but will both start this one, after Jamie Gittens and Alejandro Garnacho got the nod on Tuesday?
Chelsea predicted lineup vs Brighton & Hove Albion: (4-3-3): Sánchez; James, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernández, Neto, Estêvão, Garnacho; João Pedro.
Chelsea player to watch vs Brighton
João Pedro scored 30 goals in 70 appearances for Brighton, before becoming the latest player to swap Sussex for the King's Road, so can the Brazilian score against his former side on Saturday?
Brighton team news
Fabian Hürzeler made eight changes at Oakwell, Joël Veltman, Ferdi Kadıoğlu and Carlos Baleba the only players to keep their places, making his XI for this one tough to call.
First and foremost, Adam Webster, Maxim De Cuyper, Jack Hinshelwood and Solly March are sidelined, but Danny Welbeck did return to lead the line against Barnsley.
Considering he scored four times in that mid-week EFL Cup tie, one would imagine that midfielder Diego Gómez has done enough to earn a start in this one.
Brighton & Hove Albion predicted lineup vs Chelsea: (4-3-3): Verbruggen; Veltman, Dunk, van Hecke, Kadıoğlu; Baleba, Ayari, Gómez; Minteh, Mitoma, Georginio.
Brighton player to watch vs Chelsea
Kaoru Mitoma scored a goal of the season contender when these two clubs last met on Valentine's night, his second career goal against Chelsea, so can he add another here?
Chelsea vs Brighton prediction
This should be an entertaining, high-scoring affair, but we are backing Chelsea for victory at Stamford Bridge, albeit Brighton will not make it easy for them: Chelsea 2-1 Brighton & Hove Albion.
Chelsea vs Brighton FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Chelsea vs Brighton in the Premier League on TV channel?
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network Canada
How to watch Chelsea vs Brighton in the Premier League on live streaming?
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: This match is not being broadcast live in the UK.
- USA: Peacock
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Chelsea vs Brighton in the Premier League?
Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion takes place on Saturday 27 September 2025, with kick off at 15:00 (BST), 10:00 (EDT) & 7:00 (PDT).