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Chelsea vs Brighton

Stamford Bridge, London26 December 2017 at 15:00
20
Referee: Mike Dean

Match Events

Chelsea
Brighton
Kick Off
Half Time
Álvaro Morata

assist: Azpilicueta

46′
57′Dale Stephens
Marcos Alonso

assist: Fàbregas

60′
E. HazardWillian
73′
73′
B. KayalP. Groß
80′
T. HemedG. Murray
Álvaro MorataM. Batshuayi
82′
82′
S. MarchA. Knockaert
N. KantéD. Drinkwater
85′
Full Time

Match Statistics

8Shots on Goal1
10Shots off Goal4
25Total Shots8
7Blocked Shots3
13Shots insidebox5
12Shots outsidebox3
8Fouls8
13Corner Kicks1
2Offsides2
67%Ball Possession33%
0Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves5
695Total passes341
614Passes accurate264
88%Passes %77%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Chelsea is —, compared to 6.71 for Brighton. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Chelsea's highest-rated starter is —, while Brighton's best-rated player is L. Dunk (6.96).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Chelsea have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. Brighton's starters account for 1 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by L. Dunk (1G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Chelsea deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Brighton's 4-man backline averaging 6.96. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Chelsea field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Brighton's 5 rated 6.45. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Chelsea start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Brighton averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages —% for Chelsea and 92% for Brighton. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Chelsea's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 10 for Brighton. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Chelsea's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Brighton average 32.5 (youngest: S. March (31), oldest: L. Dunk (34)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Chelsea's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 17 for Brighton. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Chelsea3-5-1-14-5-1Brighton
GKDEFMIDFWD
13Courtois24Cahill28Azpilic.3Alonso2Rüdiger4Fàbregas15Moses10Hazard14Bakayoko7Kanté9Morata1Ryan29Suttner22Duffy21Schelot.5Dunk6Stephens7Kayal24Pröpper20March10Hemed19Izquier.

Substitutes

Coach: A. Conte

Substitutes

Coach: C. Hughton

ChelseaPosition StrengthBrighton
Avg Rating
6.71
Defender (3 v 4)6.96
0G 0A1G 0A
Midfielder (5 v 5)6.45
0G 0A0G 0A
Chelsea3-5-1-1
13GoalkeeperT. Courtois
24DefenderG. Cahill
28DefenderAzpilicueta
2DefenderA. Rüdiger
3MidfielderMarcos Alonso
4MidfielderFàbregas
15MidfielderV. Moses
14MidfielderT. Bakayoko
7MidfielderN. Kanté
10ForwardE. Hazard
9ForwardÁlvaro Morata
Brighton4-5-1
1GoalkeeperM. Ryan
29DefenderM. Suttner
22DefenderS. Duffy
21DefenderE. Schelotto
5DefenderL. Dunk7.01G
6MidfielderD. Stephens
7MidfielderB. Kayal
24MidfielderD. Pröpper
20MidfielderS. March6.5
19MidfielderJ. Izquierdo
10ForwardT. Hemed

Match Summary

Chelsea defeated Brighton 2:0. The match was played in Premier League 2017. Goals were scored by Álvaro Morata 46′, Marcos Alonso 60′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Chelsea had 67% possession while Brighton held 33%. Chelsea had 25 shots (8 on target) compared to 8 (1 on target) for Brighton. Chelsea made 3 substitutions, Brighton made 3.

Rivalry since 2018

Chelsea vs Brighton Head to Head Results

21 stretnutí
Chelsea
10
wins
Drawn
5
Brighton
6
wins
Total goals
67 · 3.2/match
Both scored
14/21 · 67%
Over 2.5
14/21 · 67%

Recent Form

Chelsea

DLWLLL

Brighton

WLWDWW

Match Prediction

Chelsea

50%

Home win

 

50%

Draw

Brighton

0%

Away win

Model advice

Combo Double chance : Chelsea or draw and -3.5 goals

71%Form29%
78%Attack22%
75%Defence25%
0%Head-to-head0%

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Chelsea

W 666D 308L 285
Over 2.551
Goals scored2155

Away Record: Brighton

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026