Chelsea Beat Brighton 3-1 After Fast Start
Chelsea defeated Brighton 3-1 at Stamford Bridge in Matchweek 2 of the 2026/27 Premier League season. Chelsea took control early, with Roméo Lavia scoring in the third minute after a mistake by Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen. Pedro Neto doubled the lead in the 14th minute, before João Pedro made it 3-0 in the 32nd minute against his former club. Brighton responded three minutes later through Malick Yalcouyé, but could not create a sustained comeback. Chelsea controlled the second half, with Levi Colwill and Maxence Lacroix helping limit Brighton’s attacking threat. The Chelsea-Brighton result highlights Chelsea’s attacking intensity and clinical finishing, while Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler will need to address his side’s slow start. The Chelsea-Brighton match was refereed by Michael Oliver.
Neutral
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