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Brighton vs Chelsea

American Express Community Stadium, Falmer20 January 2018 at 12:30
04
Referee: Jonathan Moss

Match Events

Brighton
Chelsea
Kick Off
6′
Willian

assist: M. Batshuayi

Ezequiel Schelotto36′
Half Time
Shane Duffy56′
58′
A. ChristensenDavid Luiz
P. GroßB. Kayal
68′
T. HemedG. Murray
68′
75′
Marcos AlonsoD. Zappacosta
77′
E. Hazard

assist: Willian

Connor Goldson79′
81′
WillianC. Musonda
S. MarchJ. Izquierdo
83′
89′
V. Moses

assist: C. Musonda

Full Time

Match Statistics

3Shots on Goal10
5Shots off Goal1
10Total Shots14
2Blocked Shots3
7Shots insidebox7
3Shots outsidebox7
12Fouls5
5Corner Kicks3
4Offsides0
41%Ball Possession59%
3Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
6Goalkeeper Saves3
362Total passes535
287Passes accurate462
79%Passes %86%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Brighton is 6.82, compared to — for Chelsea. 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. Brighton's highest-rated starter is P. Groß (7.06), while Chelsea's best-rated player is —.

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Brighton have contributed 2 goals and 3 assists this season, led by L. Dunk (1G). Chelsea's starters account for 0 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by —. Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Brighton deploy 5 defenders rated 6.96 on average, against Chelsea's 3-man backline averaging —. 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

Brighton field 3 midfielders averaging 7.06, versus Chelsea's 4 rated —. 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

Brighton start 2 forward(s) averaging 6.45, compared to 3 for Chelsea 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 89% for Brighton and —% for Chelsea. 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

Brighton's starters have collected 12 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Chelsea. 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 Brighton's starting XI is 33.0 (youngest: S. March (31), oldest: L. Dunk (34)), while Chelsea average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). 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

Brighton's starters average 17 league appearances each, versus 0 for Chelsea. 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.

Brighton5-3-23-4-3Chelsea
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Ryan29Suttner22Duffy21Schelot.5Dunk18Goldson6Stephens13Groß24Pröpper20March10Hemed1Caballe.28Azpilic.3Alonso2Rüdiger27Christe.22Willian15Moses10Hazard14Bakayoko7Kanté23Batshua.

Substitutes

Coach: C. Hughton

Substitutes

Coach: A. Conte

BrightonPosition StrengthChelsea
6.82
Avg Rating
6.96Defender (5 v 3)
1G 0A0G 0A
7.06Midfielder (3 v 4)
1G 3A0G 0A
6.45Forward (2 v 3)
0G 0A0G 0A
Brighton5-3-2
1GoalkeeperM. Ryan
29DefenderM. Suttner
22DefenderS. Duffy
21DefenderE. Schelotto
5DefenderL. Dunk7.01G
18DefenderC. Goldson
6MidfielderD. Stephens
13MidfielderP. Groß7.11G3A
24MidfielderD. Pröpper
20ForwardS. March6.5
10ForwardT. Hemed
Chelsea3-4-3
1GoalkeeperW. Caballero
28DefenderAzpilicueta
2DefenderA. Rüdiger
27DefenderA. Christensen
3MidfielderMarcos Alonso
15MidfielderV. Moses
14MidfielderT. Bakayoko
7MidfielderN. Kanté
22ForwardWillian
10ForwardE. Hazard
23ForwardM. Batshuayi

Match Summary

Chelsea defeated Brighton 4:0. The match was played in Premier League 2017. Goals were scored by E. Hazard 3′, Willian 6′, E. Hazard 77′, V. Moses 89′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Brighton had 41% possession while Chelsea held 59%. Brighton had 10 shots (3 on target) compared to 14 (10 on target) for Chelsea. Brighton made 3 substitutions, Chelsea made 3.

Rivalry since 2017

Brighton vs Chelsea Head to Head Results

21 stretnutí
Brighton
6
wins
Drawn
5
Chelsea
10
wins
Total goals
65 · 3.1/match
Both scored
14/21 · 67%
Over 2.5
13/21 · 62%

Recent Form

Brighton

WLWDWW

Chelsea

DLWLLL

Match Prediction

Brighton

0%

Home win

 

50%

Draw

Chelsea

50%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : draw or Chelsea

36%Form64%
25%Attack75%
25%Defence75%
0%Head-to-head100%

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: Brighton

Away Record: Chelsea

W 666D 308L 285
Over 2.551
Goals scored2155

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026