Brighton vs Chelsea – Match preview and team news
Chelsea head to the Amex Stadium on Tuesday night desperately seeking to halt a season-defining collapse.Liam Rosenior’s side have lost their last four Premier League matches without scoring a singl...
Brighton vs Chelsea – Match preview and team news Chelsea head to the Amex Stadium on Tuesday night desperately seeking to halt a season-defining collapse. Liam Rosenior’s side have lost their last four Premier League matches without scoring a single goal. This dismal run has left the Blues seven points adrift of the Champions League qualification spots.
Successive wins for Aston Villa and Liverpool at the weekend have further increased the pressure on Chelsea. They must find a way to score and win to remain in the European race. Brighton, meanwhile, arrive at this fixture as one of the most resilient teams in the division right now.
The Seagulls extended their unbeaten run to four games with a late draw against Tottenham on Saturday. Fabian Hürzeler’s men have won their last two league encounters against Chelsea. They sit just one point behind the Blues in ninth place with five games remaining.
A victory for the hosts would see them leapfrog Chelsea in the Premier League standings. Brighton vs Chelsea – Match preview and team news Date: Tuesday, 21 April 2026 Kick-off: 20:00 BST Venue: Amex Stadium Referee: Craig Pawson VAR: James Bell Last Meeting: Chelsea 1–3 Brighton (27 September 2025, Premier League) Team news Brighton Kaoru Mitoma is available despite being substituted against Tottenham with cramps. Captain Lewis Dunk returns to the squad after serving a suspension for yellow cards.