Chelsea vs Brighton Stats: Head-to-Head Record Before Match
Chelsea host Brighton at Stamford Bridge in London on 30 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 13:00 UTC in the Premier League Regular Season - 2. Both sides opened the 2026 campaign with victories and arrive in positive mood, giving this early-season clash extra weight in the league picture. With Chelsea vs Brighton stats showing a competitive recent history, this fixture shapes up as a key marker for both teams’ ambitions.
Chelsea come into this match with 3 points from their first outing, sitting 6th in the Premier League table with a 3-2 away win, while Brighton top the standings in 1st place after a 4-0 home victory and a strong goal difference of +4. The stakes are clear: Chelsea want to turn Stamford Bridge into a fortress after starting away, while Brighton aim to consolidate their early lead and extend a growing sense of superiority suggested by recent Chelsea vs Brighton stats.
Head-to-head record
The record shows a short but telling sequence of recent meetings between Chelsea and Brighton across league and cup competition.
- Previous meetings: 5
- Chelsea wins: 1
- Draws: 0
- Brighton wins: 4
Chelsea vs Brighton Timeline & Historical Context
Looking at the Chelsea vs Brighton timeline, the most recent chapter was written on 21 April 2026 in the Premier League Regular Season - 34 at Amex Stadium. Brighton, playing at home, beat Chelsea 3-0 after leading 1-0 at half-time, underlining their ability to control proceedings over 90 minutes in league play.
Before that, on 27 September 2025 at Stamford Bridge in Premier League Regular Season - 6, Brighton travelled to London and recorded another impressive win, overturning a 1-0 half-time deficit to defeat Chelsea 3-1. That result highlighted Brighton’s resilience and capacity to respond away from home in this fixture.
The rivalry also includes a knockout element. On 8 February 2025, in the FA Cup 4th Round at American Express Stadium in Falmer, East Sussex, Brighton edged Chelsea 2-1. The hosts went in 1-1 at half-time and found a second-half winner to progress, adding cup success to their league dominance in the Chelsea vs Brighton timeline.
On 14 February 2025, again at American Express Stadium in the Premier League Regular Season - 25, Brighton beat Chelsea 3-0, having already established a 2-0 advantage by the interval. That comprehensive scoreline reinforced the pattern of Brighton asserting themselves at home in this specific matchup.
The oldest fixture in this dataset dates back to 28 September 2024 at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League Regular Season - 6. On that occasion, Chelsea produced their only win in these five meetings, defeating Brighton 4-2 after a remarkable 4-2 first half. That high-scoring encounter remains Chelsea’s standout result in the recent Chelsea vs Brighton timeline.
Chelsea vs Brighton Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The overall Chelsea vs Brighton stats from these five matches point strongly towards Brighton, particularly in terms of goals scored and consistency of results.
Overall Record & Goals:
- Total Goals Scored: Chelsea 6 - 15 Brighton
- Average Goals per Match: Chelsea 1.20 vs Brighton 3.00
Venue Split Performance:
- At Stamford Bridge: 2 matches played here — Chelsea won 1 (as home side), Brighton won 1 (as away side), 0 draws
- At Amex Stadium / American Express Stadium: 3 matches played here — Brighton won 3 (as home side), Chelsea won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
Chelsea vs Brighton Last Results: Past Direct Meetings
Here are the Chelsea vs Brighton last results in recent competitive fixtures:
- 21 April 2026: Brighton 3-0 Chelsea (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 34
- 27 September 2025: Chelsea 1-3 Brighton (Half-time: 1-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 6
- 14 February 2025: Brighton 3-0 Chelsea (Half-time: 2-0) – Premier League Regular Season - 25
- 8 February 2025: Brighton 2-1 Chelsea (Half-time: 1-1) – FA Cup 4th Round
- 28 September 2024: Chelsea 4-2 Brighton (Half-time: 4-2) – Premier League Regular Season - 6
Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown
Last 5 Chelsea Matches Results and Stats
Chelsea’s current profile is based on their Premier League 2026 season to date. They have played one league match, winning away 3-2. That performance suggests an attacking setup capable of scoring multiple goals on the road, but also a defense that can be exposed, conceding twice. With an overall form marked as a win and an average of 3.0 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per game, Chelsea enter this fixture with momentum but also with defensive questions to address.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date)
Last 5 Brighton Matches Results and Stats
Brighton’s 2026 Premier League season to date shows a dominant start: one match played, one win, and a 4-0 home scoreline. They combine an efficient attack, averaging 4.0 goals scored per game, with defensive solidity, having yet to concede. Their clean sheet record (one from one) and positive goal difference underline a confident side that has already translated its strong historical record against Chelsea into current-season form.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date)
Historical Statistical Verdict
Across the available Chelsea vs Brighton stats, history and current indicators lean towards Brighton holding a clear upper hand. Brighton have won 4 of the 5 recent meetings, scoring 15 goals to Chelsea’s 6, and have been especially strong at home where Chelsea have yet to take a point in this sample. At Stamford Bridge the record is balanced, with one win each, suggesting that home advantage can narrow the gap. Recent league form in 2026 shows both clubs starting with wins, but Brighton’s 4-0 scoreline and perfect defensive record contrast with Chelsea’s more open 3-2 victory. Overall, the historical head-to-head, venue split, and early-season form collectively point to a matchup where Brighton arrive with statistical confidence, while Chelsea seek to reassert themselves at home and shift the direction of this rivalry.
Chelsea vs Brighton H2H Statistics updated on 25 August 2026.
