Chelsea vs Brighton: Full lineups confirmed for Premier League 2026-27 match
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Both sides won their season opener.
Chelsea will host Brighton & Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge for a Matchday 2 fixture of the English Premier League 2026-27 season on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Both teams made a winning start to their league campaign and will look to extend their 100% record tonight.
Despite being under pressure from Fulham’s attack, the Blues managed to secure a 3-2 win in their first league fixture. Joao Pedro, Morgan Rogers, and Cole Palmer scored for the Blues, securing a winning start to Xabi Alonso’s reign at the club.
Brighton’s result against Aston Villa was even better, with the Seagulls securing a dominant 4-0 victory. Jack Hinshelwood’s brace was the highlight for Fabian Hurzeler’s side, with Maxim De Cuyper also scoring. The visitors will also face former star Danny Welbeck, who moved to Chelsea over the summer.
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Chelsea vs Brighton Lineups
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Chelsea
Starting XI: Emiliano Martinez; Wesley Fofana, Maxence Lacroix, Levi Colwill; Pedro Neto, Malo Gusto, Romeo Lavia, Jorrel Hato; Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers; Joao Pedro.
Bench: Mike Penders (gk), Josh Acheampong, Pep Chavarria, Reece James, Valentin Barco, Moises Caicedo, Estevao, Jamie Gittens, Danny Welbeck.
Brighton
Starting XI: Bart Verbruggen; Mats Wieffer, Luka Vuskovic, Lewis Dunk, Olivier Boscagli; Pascal Groß, Malick Yalcouye; Ferdi Kardioglu, Diego Gomez, Maxime De Cuyper; Charalampos Kostoulas.
Bench: Jason Steele (gk), Costinha, Amario Cozier-Duberry, Promise David, Jaouen Hadjam, Matt O’Riley, Nehemiah Oriola, Ibrahim Osman, Pascal Struijk.
When is the Chelsea vs Brighton Premier League 2026-27 match?
The Matchday 2 clash will be played on Sunday, August 30, 2026, with kick‑off at 6:30 PM IST in India.
Where is the Chelsea vs Brighton match taking place?
The fixture will be held at Stamford Bridge in London, England.
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Sushruta has spent over two years covering football, with a particular focus on Indian and international competitions. Alongside football, he has reported on a variety of sports, bringing curiosity and perspective to every story. When he’s not following the action, he can usually be found binge-watching movies or getting lost in a good book.