Chelsea 1-3 Brighton & Hove Albion: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Chelsea 1-3 Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday, 27 September 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Blimey, what a shocker at Stamford Bridge! Chelsea, coming off a loss to Manchester United and a draw with Brentford, were hoping to turn things around at home, but Brighton had other plans, nicking a 3-1 win. The result was a real stunner, especially with Chelsea's recent form, but Brighton showed they're not to be messed with. Enzo Fernández got on the scoresheet early, but it was Brighton's late surge, with Welbeck and De Cuyper scoring in stoppage time, that sealed the deal. Chelsea's run of poor form continues, and they'll need to sort it out sharpish.

Brighton, on the other hand, are flying high after this win. They've now beaten Chelsea and Manchester City in their recent outings, showing they can mix it with the big boys. Welbeck was the hero, bagging a brace in the dying minutes, and Brighton's confidence will be sky-high after this performance. It's a result that'll have the Seagulls fans dreaming of bigger things this season.

The stats tell a bit of a different story to the result, don't they? Chelsea had 60% possession and more successful dribbles, but it was Brighton who made it count with their 40% possession. The Seagulls also had more corners and crucially, more assists, showing they were more clinical in front of goal. Chelsea's three yellow cards and one red card suggest they were a bit rattled, and that might have played a part in their downfall.

Brighton's five yellow cards show they were up for the fight, but it was their two injury time goals that really turned the game on its head. Despite having less of the ball, they managed to create more dangerous opportunities, and that's what ultimately made the difference. A real testament to their resilience and ability to pounce when it matters most.

Chelsea started brightly with Enzo Fernández putting them ahead in the 24th minute, but things quickly unravelled. Trevoh Chalobah's red card in the 53rd minute after a VAR review was a turning point, leaving Chelsea a man down and struggling to hold on. The substitutions of Acheampong, Gusto, Lavia, and Badiashile were attempts to shore things up, but it wasn't enough.

Brighton's late heroics were the talk of the town. Welbeck's brace in the 77th and 90+10th minutes, followed by De Cuyper's goal in the 90+2nd minute, turned the game on its head. The Seagulls' substitutions of Wieffer, Gruda, Welbeck, De Cuyper, and Tzimas brought fresh legs and energy, and it paid off in spades. A real masterclass in seizing the moment.

Chelsea lined up in a 4-3-3 with Sánchez in goal, a back four of James, Chalobah, Hato, and Cucurella, and a midfield trio of Santos, Caicedo, and Fernández. Up top, Estêvão, João Pedro, and Pedro Neto were tasked with causing havoc. The early goal from Fernández was a bright spot, but Chalobah's red card was a game-changer, leaving Chelsea a man down and struggling to cope.

The substitutions of Acheampong, Gusto, Lavia, and Badiashile were attempts to stem the tide, but it was too little, too late. Cucurella and James picking up yellow cards added to the frustration, and Chelsea will need to regroup quickly after this disappointing performance.

Brighton went with a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Verbruggen between the sticks, a back four of Veltman, van Hecke, Dunk, and Kadıoğlu, and a midfield pairing of Baleba and Ayari. Minteh, Gómez, and Mitoma supported Rutter up front. The lineup showed Brighton's intent to attack, and it paid off in the end.

The substitutions of Wieffer, Gruda, Welbeck, De Cuyper, and Tzimas brought fresh legs and a new dynamic to the team. Welbeck's brace and De Cuyper's late goal were the icing on the cake, and Brighton's bench strength was a key factor in their victory. A well-deserved win for the Seagulls.

Enzo Fernández is Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match, and rightly so. Despite Chelsea's loss, Fernández made his mark with a goal in the 24th minute, showing his quality on the ball. His key pass and overall performance were standout moments in a tough game for the Blues. A shining light in an otherwise disappointing day for Chelsea.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Loss: 1-3 vs Brighton & Hove Albion (H)

• Loss: 1-2 vs Manchester United (A)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Brentford (A)

Recent Premier League matches:

• Win: 3-1 vs Chelsea (A)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Tottenham Hotspur (H)

• Loss: 1-2 vs AFC Bournemouth (A)

• Win: 2-1 vs Manchester City (H)

Sitting in 8th place with 8 points, Chelsea will need to bounce back quickly as they face Benfica on September 30, 2025. This result will have them rethinking their approach, especially with the need to shore up their defence after Chalobah's red card. They'll need to be more disciplined and clinical if they want to climb the table.

With this win, Brighton move to 10th place with 8 points, and they'll be full of confidence heading into their next game against Wolverhampton Wanderers on October 04, 2025. Wolves are struggling at the bottom of the table, so Brighton will fancy their chances of another three points. This result shows they can compete with anyone, and they'll look to keep the momentum going.

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