Chelsea vs Brighton: Head-to-head Stats and Historical Context

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, setting up an early-season clash that could shape the upper reaches of the table. With Chelsea vs Brighton stats showing a competitive recent history, this fixture carries added weight for two clubs aiming to consolidate strong starts.

Chelsea come into this match sitting 6th with 3 points, having scored 3 goals and conceded 2 in their opening away fixture. Brighton, meanwhile, top the standings in 1st place with 3 points, a +4 goal difference and a 4–0 home win behind them. Against that backdrop, the meeting at Stamford Bridge is not just another league game but an early marker in the race for European positions, and the Chelsea vs Brighton stats underline how finely balanced this contest has become in recent seasons.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a tightly contested recent series between Chelsea and Brighton across league and cup competitions.

• Previous meetings: 5
• Chelsea wins: 1
• Draws: 0
• Brighton wins: 4

Chelsea vs Brighton Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Chelsea vs Brighton timeline from the available data, the rivalry in this period has tilted strongly towards Brighton. The earliest match in this sequence came on 28 September 2024 in the Premier League Regular Season - 6 at Stamford Bridge, where Chelsea defeated Brighton 4–2 after leading 4–2 at half-time. That home victory set a high-scoring tone for subsequent meetings.

The next chapter unfolded in the FA Cup on 8 February 2025 in the 4th Round at the American Express Stadium in Falmer, East Sussex. Brighton, playing at home, edged Chelsea 2–1, having been level 1–1 at half-time. This cup tie demonstrated Brighton’s ability to respond in knockout competition, turning the balance after Chelsea’s earlier league success.

From there, Brighton asserted clear dominance in league encounters. On 14 February 2025 in the Premier League Regular Season - 25 at the American Express Stadium, Brighton beat Chelsea 3–0, building a 2–0 advantage by half-time and closing out a comprehensive win. That result was followed by another Premier League meeting on 27 September 2025 in Regular Season - 6 at Stamford Bridge, where Brighton again prevailed 3–1 after trailing 1–0 at half-time, underlining their resilience away from home. The most recent clash came on 21 April 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 34 at the Amex Stadium, with Brighton recording a 3–0 victory over Chelsea, leading 1–0 at the break and pulling away in the second half. Overall, the Chelsea vs Brighton timeline in this span shows Brighton winning four of five contests, including three in the league and one in the FA Cup.

Chelsea vs Brighton Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers over these five competitive fixtures underline Brighton’s upper hand but also highlight a consistently high goal output.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Chelsea 6 - 13 Brighton
• Average Goals per Match: Chelsea 1.20 vs Brighton 2.60

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 Brighton’s home (Amex/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

For the 2026 Premier League season to date, Chelsea have played one match, winning away with a 3–2 scoreline. That start reflects strong attacking output at 3.0 goals scored per game, but also some defensive vulnerability with 2.0 goals conceded per match. The team’s form indicator stands at W, and they have yet to register a clean sheet, though they have also not failed to score. Tactically, Chelsea have lined up in a 3-4-2-1 shape in this campaign, suggesting an emphasis on width and attacking support behind the central striker.

• 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 an emphatic start: one match played, a 4–0 home win, and a clean sheet. They are averaging 4.0 goals scored per game and have yet to concede, underlining both attacking potency and defensive solidity. With a form indicator of W and one clean sheet already, Brighton appear well balanced early in the campaign. Their preferred setup so far has been a 4-2-3-1 formation, providing structure in midfield and multiple attacking lanes behind the centre-forward.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the available head-to-head data, Brighton hold a clear advantage with four wins from five meetings and a 13–6 aggregate goal edge, including three straight Premier League victories and one FA Cup success. Chelsea’s only win in this sequence came at Stamford Bridge in a high-scoring 4–2 contest, and the venue split suggests they are more competitive at home, with the record level at one win each in London. Brighton, by contrast, have been perfect on their own ground against Chelsea in this period. Recent season-to-date form shows both sides entering the match off convincing wins, with Chelsea demonstrating attacking threat but conceding twice, while Brighton combine a four-goal haul with defensive control. Taken together, the historical Chelsea vs Brighton stats point slightly towards Brighton on past results, but Chelsea’s home factor and strong attacking start indicate a more finely balanced contest than the raw head-to-head numbers alone might suggest.

Chelsea vs Brighton H2H Statistics updated on 25 August 2026.