Brighton 2-1 Chelsea
Updated
Brighton won: Brighton 2-1 Chelsea in the FA Cup (Round 4) on Sat, 8 Feb 2025 at American Express Stadium, Falmer, East Sussex. Brighton goals: Georginio Rutter 12', Kaoru Mitoma 57'. Chelsea goals: Bart Verbruggen 5' (og). Expected goals: 0.92-0.79. Possession: 43-57. Player of the match: Georginio Rutter (8.3).
Match report
Brighton beat Chelsea 2-1
Brighton came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 at American Express Stadium on Saturday 8 February in FA Cup.
An own goal by Bart Verbruggen put Chelsea ahead on 5' (0-1), Georginio Rutter levelled for Brighton on 12' (1-1) and Kaoru Mitoma restored Brighton's lead on 57' (2-1).
Brighton had 43% of the ball, shots were 6-7 (3-1 on target) and expected goals finished 0.92-0.79.
Georginio Rutter (Brighton & Hove Albion) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 23,279. Referee: Jarred Gillett.
Match stats
| Brighton | Chelsea | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 43 | 57 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.92 | 0.79 |
| Total shots | 6 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 1 |
| Touches in opposition box | 21 | 23 |
| Big chances | 2 | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 358 (85%) | 495 (88%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 2 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total shots | 6 | 7 |
| Shots off target | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 1 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 4 | 5 |
Lineups
Brighton (4-2-3-1): Bart Verbruggen, Joel Veltman, Jan Paul van Hecke, Lewis Dunk, Tariq Lamptey, Carlos Baleba, Jack Hinshelwood, Yankuba Minteh, Georginio Rutter, Kaoru Mitoma, Danny Welbeck
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Robert Sánchez, Malo Gusto, Tosin Adarabioyo, Trevoh Chalobah, Marc Cucurella, Moisés Caicedo, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, Jadon Sancho, Christopher Nkunku
Key events
- 5' · Goal · Bart Verbruggen (Chelsea)
- 12' · Goal · Georginio Rutter (Brighton)
- 14' · Yellow card · Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Chelsea)
- 20' · Yellow card · Georginio Rutter (Brighton)
- 27' · Yellow card · Joel Veltman (Brighton)
- 46' · Substitution · Adam Webster for Lewis Dunk (Brighton)
- 57' · Goal · Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton)
- 59' · Substitution · Enzo Fernández for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Chelsea)
- 67' · Substitution · Diego Gomez for Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton)
- 68' · Yellow card · Moisés Caicedo (Chelsea)
- 74' · Substitution · Noni Madueke for Pedro Neto (Chelsea)
- 74' · Substitution · Tyrique George for Jadon Sancho (Chelsea)
- 75' · Substitution · Yasin Ayari for Carlos Baleba (Brighton)
- 75' · Substitution · Joao Pedro for Georginio Rutter (Brighton)
- 89' · Substitution · Matthew O'Riley for Danny Welbeck (Brighton)
All-time head-to-head
19 league meetings since 2017: Brighton 5, draws 4, Chelsea 10.
Questions
Who won Brighton vs Chelsea?
Brighton won, 2-1 (FA Cup) on Sat, 8 Feb 2025.
When and where is Brighton vs Chelsea?
Sat, 8 Feb 2025, 20:00 UTC at American Express Stadium, Falmer, East Sussex, FA Cup.
What is the head-to-head record between Brighton and Chelsea?
In 19 league meetings since 2017: Brighton 5 wins, 4 draws, Chelsea 10 wins (goals 28-35).