The story
Chelsea won 2-1 away to Brighton at Falmer Stadium (American Express Stadium) in the Premier League, gameweek 34.
Brighton's goal came from Danny Welbeck (90+8'); Cole Palmer (34') and Christopher Nkunku (63') replied for Chelsea.
It was 0-1 at half-time.
Reece James of Chelsea was sent off (88').
Brighton had 51% of the ball and 11 shots to Chelsea's 13.
Match stats
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Key moments
- 34' Cole Palmer Goal · Chelsea 0-1 Assist: Marc Cucurella
- 63' Christopher Nkunku Goal · Chelsea 0-2 Assist: Malo Gusto
- 88' Reece James Sent off · Chelsea
- 90+8' Danny Welbeck Goal · Brighton 1-2 Assist: João Pedro
Line-ups
Brighton
- Bart VerbruggenGoalkeeper
- Lewis Dunkoff 46'Defender
- Igor JulioDefender
- Adam WebsterDefender
- Tariq Lampteyoff 85'Defender
- Pascal GroßMidfielder
- Facundo Buonanotteoff 70'Midfielder
- Billy Gilmouroff 70'Midfielder
- Julio Encisooff 85'Forward
- João PedroForward
- Simon AdingraForward
Chelsea
- Djordje PetrovicGoalkeeper
- Malo Gustooff 69'Defender
- Marc CucurellaDefender
- Trevoh ChalobahDefender
- Benoît BadiashileDefender
- Conor Gallagheroff 90'Midfielder
- Moisés CaicedoMidfielder
- Mykhaylo Mudrykoff 42'Midfielder
- Noni Maduekeoff 69'Forward
- Cole Palmeroff 90'Forward
- Nicolas Jacksonoff 90'Forward
Full timeline
Every goal and card (8)
- 29' 🟨 Lewis Dunk
- 34' ⚽ Cole Palmerassist Marc Cucurella
- 63' ⚽ Christopher Nkunkuassist Malo Gusto
- 77' 🟨 Raheem Sterling
- 79' 🟨 Moisés Caicedo
- 81' 🟨 Bart Verbruggen
- 88' 🟥 Reece James
- 90+8' ⚽ Danny Welbeckassist João Pedro
Head to head
4Brighton wins0Draws2Chelsea wins




