Chelsea vs Brighton Stats: Head-to-Head Record and Meeting Insights
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 between two teams already in the top positions of the table. With Chelsea starting the round in 6th place and Brighton in 1st, this fixture carries early implications for the upper half of the standings.
The Premier League context adds extra weight to this Chelsea vs Brighton stats preview. Chelsea have three points from one away win, scoring three and conceding two, while Brighton also have three points, but with a dominant goal difference of +4 after a 4–0 home success. The meeting at Stamford Bridge will test Chelsea’s ability to translate their away form to home turf and Brighton’s capacity to reproduce their attacking output on the road.
Head-to-head record
The record shows a recent sequence of competitive meetings where Brighton have often held the upper hand against Chelsea across league and cup fixtures.
- Previous meetings: 5
- Chelsea wins: 1
- Draws: 0
- Brighton wins: 4
Chelsea vs Brighton Timeline & Historical Context
Looking at the Chelsea vs Brighton timeline in competitive play from the available data, the rivalry has been increasingly shaped by Brighton’s strong performances. The earliest listed match is 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 high-scoring encounter underlined Chelsea’s attacking potential at home but also hinted at Brighton’s ability to create chances and score away.
The next chapter came in the FA Cup on 8 February 2025 in the 4th Round at the American Express Stadium in Falmer, East Sussex. Brighton, as hosts, beat Chelsea 2–1, having gone into half-time level at 1–1. This cup tie showed Brighton could match and then edge Chelsea in knockout football, adding another competitive layer to the fixture beyond league play.
From there, Brighton’s dominance in league meetings grew. On 14 February 2025 in the Premier League Regular Season - 25, Brighton hosted Chelsea at the American Express Stadium and won 3–0, leading 2–0 at half-time and closing out a convincing victory. On 27 September 2025 at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League Regular Season - 6, Brighton again prevailed 3–1 away, overturning a 1–0 Chelsea half-time lead. Most recently, on 21 April 2026 in the Premier League Regular Season - 34 at the Amex Stadium in Brighton, the home side recorded another 3–0 win over Chelsea, leading 1–0 at the break. Across these fixtures, Brighton have repeatedly shown they can both control games at home and strike decisively at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea vs Brighton Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The overall Chelsea vs Brighton stats point to a high-scoring matchup, with Brighton more prolific in front of goal across the recorded fixtures.
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 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 indicators come from their Premier League 2026 season to date. They have played one match, an away fixture, which they won, scoring three goals and conceding two. Their overall attacking average stands at 3.0 goals scored per game and 2.0 conceded, highlighting an open style with both strengths and vulnerabilities. The team has not yet kept a clean sheet, but they have also not failed to score, suggesting a proactive approach, supported by a 3-4-2-1 formation used in their opening fixture.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0
Last 5 Brighton Matches Results and Stats
Brighton’s form in the Premier League 2026 season to date is equally strong, built on a dominant home performance. They have played one match and won it, scoring four goals and conceding none, for an average of 4.0 goals scored and 0.0 conceded per game. That clean sheet underlines a solid defensive structure, while their attacking output confirms the threat already evident in the Chelsea vs Brighton last results. Operating in a 4-2-3-1 setup, Brighton have yet to fail to score and have shown they can control games from the outset.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0
Historical Statistical Verdict
Taken together, the historical record and early-season form suggest a finely balanced but high-intensity encounter at Stamford Bridge. Brighton hold a clear edge in the Chelsea vs Brighton head-to-head record from the listed fixtures, with four wins from five and a 13–6 aggregate goal advantage, including three consecutive wins at home and one notable victory away. Chelsea, however, have shown they can score heavily at Stamford Bridge against this opponent, as the 4–2 win in September 2024 demonstrates. With both teams entering this match on the back of convincing league victories in 2026, the trends point toward another open, attacking game in which Brighton’s recent dominance must be weighed against Chelsea’s home advantage and need to respond to past setbacks.
Chelsea vs Brighton H2H Statistics updated on 25 August 2026.
