The second half is getting back under way at Stamford Bridge.
The second half is getting back under way at Stamford Bridge.
Enzo Fernandez's close-range header is the difference at the break between the two sides.
The Seagulls are searching for an equaliser but the ball is been dominated by the Blues. BHA boss will want his players to keep this score till HT and come back strong in the next half.
Chelsea 1-0 Brighton 38'
Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler is furious with the ref as Simon Hooper blocks Yasin Ayari from having a shot.
Chelsea 1-0 Brighton 30'
It's that man again! Enzo Fernandez steps up to score for the hosts to give them the lead in this enticing fixture. Enzo Maresca will heave a sigh of relief.
Chelsea 1-0 Brighton 24'
Moises Caicedo, Marc Cucurella and Joao Pedro - former of Brighton and now donning Chelsea colours. Chelsea win a free-kick after Vetlman fouls Fernandez. Reece James takes it and Bart Verbruggen denies the CFC skipper with a brilliant save.
Chelsea 0-0 Brighton 9'
A great start to the game with Chelsea going for the early goal as they try to attack the Brighton goal. Pedro Neto is released as the Portuguese winger shoots inside the box but Joel Vetlman denies him.
Chelsea 0-0 Brighton 4'
Away we go at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea entertain Brighton in the Premier League 2025-26 fixture.
Chelsea have only won one of their last three matches.
Brighton are on a two-match winning run against the Blues.
Chelsea XI: Sanchez, James, Chalobah, Hato, Cucurella, Santos, Caicedo, Estevao, Fernandez Pedro Neto, Joao Pedro.
Subs: Jorgensen, Acheampong, Gusto, Badiashile, Lavia, Gittens, Garnacho, George, Guiu.
Brighton XI: Verbruggen, Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu, Baleba, Ayari, Minteh, Gomez, Mitoma, Rutter.
Subs: Steele, De Cuyper, Bosagli, Coppola, Wieffer, Milner, Gruda, Tzimas, Welbeck
Total matches: 26
Chelsea won: 16
Brighton won: 5
Draws: 5
Location: London, England
Stadium: Stamford Bridge
Date: Saturday, September 27
Kick-off Time: 07:30 p.m. IST
The match between Chelsea and Brighton is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 PM IST.