The story
Chelsea won 3-1 away to Brighton at Falmer Stadium (American Express Stadium) in the Premier League, gameweek 1.
Brighton's goal came from Leandro Trossard (54'); Jorginho (23', pen), Reece James (56') and Kurt Zouma (66') replied for Chelsea.
It was 0-1 at half-time.
Brighton had 52% of the ball and 13 shots to Chelsea's 10.
Match stats
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Key moments
- 23' Jorginho Penalty · Chelsea 0-1
- 54' Leandro Trossard Goal · Brighton 1-1 Assist: Tariq Lamptey
- 56' Reece James Goal · Chelsea 1-2 Assist: Jorginho
- 66' Kurt Zouma Goal · Chelsea 1-3 Assist: Reece James
Line-ups
Brighton
- Mathew RyanGoalkeeper
- Ben Whiteoff 79'Defender
- Lewis DunkDefender
- Adam WebsterDefender
- Tariq LampteyDefender
- Yves BissoumaMidfielder
- Solly MarchMidfielder
- Adam Lallanaoff 45'Midfielder
- Steven Alzateoff 79'Midfielder
- Leandro TrossardForward
- Neal MaupayForward
Chelsea
- Kepa ArrizabalagaGoalkeeper
- Reece JamesDefender
- Kurt ZoumaDefender
- Marcos AlonsoDefender
- Andreas ChristensenDefender
- Mason MountMidfielder
- Jorginhooff 85'Midfielder
- N'Golo KantéMidfielder
- Ruben Loftus-Cheekoff 61'Midfielder
- Kai Havertzoff 80'Forward
- Timo WernerForward
Full timeline
Every goal and card (5)
- 23' ⚽ Jorginho (pen)
- 54' ⚽ Leandro Trossardassist Tariq Lamptey
- 56' ⚽ Reece Jamesassist Jorginho
- 66' ⚽ Kurt Zoumaassist Reece James
- 81' 🟨 Tariq Lamptey
Head to head
4Brighton wins0Draws2Chelsea wins




