Brighton vs Chelsea: Premier League Clash at Amex Stadium
Brighton host Chelsea at Amex Stadium in Brighton on 21 April 2026, in Premier League Regular Season - 34. Brighton arrive 9th with 47 points and a goal difference of 6, while Chelsea sit 6th on 48 points with a goal difference of 11.
Brighton Availability
Brighton have two confirmed absentees and two fitness concerns.
- J. Milner (Injury) is sidelined.
- S. Tzimas (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- D. Gómez (Injury) is doubtful.
- K. Mitoma (Injury) is doubtful.
Top scorer D. Welbeck, with 12 league goals, is available and central to Brighton’s attacking threat.
Chelsea Availability
Chelsea face a heavier absentee list, including a key attacking figure.
- L. Colwill (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- J. Bynoe-Gittens (Muscle Injury) is sidelined.
- R. James (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined.
- João Pedro (Muscle Injury) is sidelined.
- F. Jörgensen (Groin Injury) is sidelined.
- M. Mudryk (Suspended) is sidelined.
- Estêvão (Hamstring Injury) is doubtful.
- E. Fernández (Injury) is doubtful.
João Pedro’s absence is a major blow: he leads Chelsea with 14 goals and 5 assists in 32 league appearances, ranking among the division’s most productive forwards.
Impact Summary
Brighton’s main attacking structure remains intact with D. Welbeck available, preserving most of their 45 league goals. Chelsea, however, lose a significant share of their 53-goal output through João Pedro’s injury and M. Mudryk’s suspension, placing added pressure on alternative scorers and creators to compensate.
