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, setting up an early-season clash that could shape the upper half of the table. With Chelsea vs Brighton stats showing contrasting strengths in attack and defence so far, this fixture carries extra interest at the top end of the standings.

Chelsea arrive in this match sitting 6th in the Premier League table with 3 points, a goal difference of +1 and a winning start away from home. Brighton, meanwhile, top the standings in 1st place with 3 points, a +4 goal difference and a dominant home win already recorded. In this context, the Chelsea vs Brighton stats suggest a finely poised contest between a side looking to reassert its home dominance at Stamford Bridge and a Brighton team aiming to consolidate its early lead in the league.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a recent run of competitive meetings where Brighton have often had the upper hand against Chelsea across league and cup.

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 fixtures, the rivalry in this period has been notably competitive, with Brighton frequently turning in strong performances. All five recorded matches are from Premier League and FA Cup competitions, underlining that these have been high-stakes encounters in major English tournaments rather than low-key friendlies.

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 success for Chelsea set a benchmark, but subsequent meetings shifted the balance firmly towards Brighton. On 8 February 2025, Brighton hosted Chelsea in the FA Cup 4th Round at the American Express Stadium in Falmer, East Sussex, winning 2-1 after a 1-1 half-time scoreline. That cup victory added knockout significance to the developing head-to-head story.

From there, Brighton consolidated their edge. On 14 February 2025 in the Premier League Regular Season - 25, again at the American Express Stadium, Brighton beat Chelsea 3-0, having already led 2-0 at half-time. The dominance continued into the 2025 Premier League season. On 27 September 2025 at Stamford Bridge in Regular Season - 6, Brighton overturned a 1-0 half-time deficit to win 3-1 away. Most recently, on 21 April 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 34 at the Amex Stadium, Brighton produced another 3-0 victory over Chelsea, leading 1-0 at the break. Taken together, the Chelsea vs Brighton timeline shows Brighton repeatedly finding ways to control matches, both home and away, in league and cup settings.

Chelsea vs Brighton Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline Brighton’s recent superiority while also highlighting that goals have flowed at both ends across these fixtures.

Overall Record & Goals:

Total Goals Scored: Chelsea 6 - 14 Brighton
Average Goals per Match: Chelsea 1.20 vs Brighton 2.80

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

For the 2026 Premier League season to date, Chelsea have played one match, winning it away from home. That victory came with a 3-2 scoreline, reflecting both attacking potency and some defensive vulnerability. Chelsea have yet to play at Stamford Bridge in the current campaign, so this fixture offers a first chance to translate their early away form into home points. With an average of 3.0 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per game so far, their season-to-date numbers point to open, high-scoring contests.

Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0

Last 5 Brighton Matches Results and Stats

Brighton’s season-to-date form in the 2026 Premier League is equally strong, built on defensive solidity. They have played one match, winning 4-0 at home, combining a prolific attack with a clean sheet. That result underlines Brighton’s capacity to control games and limit chances against them. With 4.0 goals scored per match and none conceded so far, Brighton enter this away trip with confidence, even though this will be their first league outing on the road this season.

Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the available Chelsea vs Brighton stats, the historical record in this period leans towards Brighton, who have won 4 of the 5 recent competitive meetings and scored 14 goals to Chelsea’s 6. The venue split shows Chelsea competitive at Stamford Bridge, with one win and one defeat, while Brighton have been flawless at home in this matchup. Current league form in the 2026 season is positive for both clubs, with Chelsea showing attacking flair but conceding, and Brighton pairing a strong attack with a clean sheet. Overall, history points slightly towards Brighton having the edge in this fixture, but Chelsea’s home advantage and need to respond to several heavy defeats in previous encounters keep the contest finely balanced ahead of kick-off at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea vs Brighton H2H Statistics updated on 25 August 2026.