Match report

Chelsea Defeats Brighton 2–1 in Premier League Clash

Brighton
Brighton
1–2
FT
Chelsea
Chelsea
May 15, 2024

Chelsea held on for a vital 2–1 victory against Brighton in the Premier League. Goals from C. Palmer and C. Nkunku propelled Chelsea, while D. Welbeck netted for Brighton late in the game.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Brighton 1–2 Chelsea
  • • Goals: C. Palmer (34'), C. Nkunku (64') for Chelsea; D. Welbeck (90'+7) for Brighton
  • • Red card: R. James (88') - Violent conduct
  • • Key assists: M. Cucurella to C. Palmer, M. Gusto to C. Nkunku

Lineups

Brighton

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Verbruggen (G)
  • 2 T. Lamptey (D)
  • 4 A. Webster (D)
  • 5 L. Dunk (D)
  • 3 Igor Julio (D)
  • 13 P. Groß (M)
  • 11 B. Gilmour (M)
  • 40 F. Buonanotte (M)
  • 10 J. Enciso (M)
  • 24 S. Adingra (M)
  • 9 João Pedro (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 V. Barco
  • 20 C. Baleba
  • 18 D. Welbeck
  • 42 O. Offiah
  • 31 Ansu Fati
  • 15 J. Moder
  • 14 A. Lallana
  • 23 J. Steele
  • 65 N. Atom

Chelsea

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 28 Đ. Petrović (G)
  • 27 M. Gusto (D)
  • 14 T. Chalobah (D)
  • 5 B. Badiashile (D)
  • 3 Marc Cucurella (D)
  • 25 M. Caicedo (M)
  • 23 C. Gallagher (M)
  • 11 N. Madueke (M)
  • 20 C. Palmer (M)
  • 10 M. Mudryk (M)
  • 15 N. Jackson (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 C. Nkunku
  • 7 R. Sterling
  • 24 R. James
  • 16 L. Ugochukwu
  • 6 Thiago Silva
  • 31 C. Casadei
  • 13 M. Bettinelli
  • 26 L. Colwill
  • 21 B. Chilwell

Timeline

  1. Chelsea
    17' Chelsea Var · Penalty cancelled
    M. Cucurella
  2. Brighton
    29' Brighton Card · Yellow Card
    Lewis Dunk

    Foul

  3. Chelsea
    34' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Palmer · Assist: M. Cucurella
  4. Chelsea
    42' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Mudryk · On: C. Nkunku
  5. Brighton
    46' Brighton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Lewis Dunk · On: V. Barco
  6. Chelsea
    64' Chelsea Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Nkunku · Assist: M. Gusto
  7. Chelsea
    69' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Noni Madueke · On: R. Sterling
  8. Chelsea
    69' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Gusto · On: R. James
  9. Brighton
    70' Brighton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Gilmour · On: C. Baleba
  10. Brighton
    70' Brighton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Facundo Buonanotte · On: D. Welbeck
  11. Chelsea
    77' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    R. Sterling

    Foul

  12. Chelsea
    79' Chelsea Card · Yellow Card
    M. Caicedo

    Foul

  13. Brighton
    81' Brighton Card · Yellow Card
    B. Verbruggen

    Foul

  14. Brighton
    85' Brighton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Lamptey · On: O. Offiah
  15. Brighton
    85' Brighton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Enciso · On: A. Fati
  16. Chelsea
    87' Chelsea Var · Card upgrade
    R. James
  17. Chelsea
    88' Chelsea Card · Red Card
    R. James

    Violent conduct

  18. Brighton
    90'+7 Brighton Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Welbeck · Assist: João Pedro
  19. Chelsea
    90'+9 Chelsea subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Gallagher · On: L. Ugochukwu
  20. Chelsea
    90'+9 Chelsea subst · Substitution 6
    Off: C. Palmer · On: C. Casadei
  21. Chelsea
    90' Chelsea subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Jackson · On: Thiago Silva

Match Stats

Stat Brighton Chelsea
Fouls 13 14
Pass Accuracy 91% 91%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 12 14
Corners 4 6
Total Passes 555 474
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 3 4
Shots on Target 2 6
xG 1.27 1.54
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 55% 45%
Accurate Passes 503 430
Shots Inside Box 8 7
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 4 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Chelsea took the lead through C. Palmer's goal in the 34th minute after an assist from M. Cucurella.
  • ▸ The introduction of substitutes like R. James and Noni Madueke shifted momentum, leading to a second goal for Chelsea by C. Nkunku.
  • ▸ Brighton managed a late consolation goal through D. Welbeck in the 90th minute of added time.