Chelsea vs Brighton Stats: Head-to-head Record and Past Meetings

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 fixture with clear top-half implications. With Chelsea starting the round in 6th place and Brighton top of the table, this clash already carries weight in the race for European positions.

The league context adds extra edge to the Chelsea vs Brighton stats narrative. Chelsea have three points from one away win, scoring three and conceding two, while Brighton’s perfect 4-0 home victory in their opener has them leading the standings on goal difference. Stamford Bridge provides the stage, but recent meetings suggest Brighton will arrive with confidence and a proven game plan against this opponent.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a compact but revealing recent history between Chelsea and Brighton across league and cup competitions.

Previous meetings: 5
Chelsea wins: 1
Draws: 0
Brighton wins: 4

Chelsea vs Brighton Timeline & Historical Context

The Chelsea vs Brighton timeline in the provided data begins with a high-scoring Premier League encounter at Stamford Bridge on 28 September 2024. On that day, Chelsea, playing at home, defeated Brighton 4-2 after leading 4-2 at half-time. It was an open contest that underlined Chelsea’s attacking potential at home but also highlighted Brighton’s ability to find the net in London.

The following chapter in this rivalry came in the FA Cup 4th Round on 8 February 2025 at the American Express Stadium in Falmer, East Sussex. Brighton hosted Chelsea and edged a tight cup tie 2-1, having been level 1-1 at half-time. That result showed Brighton could convert home advantage into knockout success, adding a different competition layer to the Chelsea vs Brighton timeline.

The 2024–25 Premier League season then featured two more meetings at Brighton’s ground. On 14 February 2025, Brighton beat Chelsea 3-0 in the league at the American Express Stadium, leading 2-0 at half-time before closing out a dominant home performance. Later in the 2025 Premier League season, on 27 September 2025, Chelsea hosted Brighton at Stamford Bridge but again fell to a 3-1 defeat after leading 1-0 at the break. Most recently, on 21 April 2026 in the Premier League at the Amex Stadium, Brighton recorded another 3-0 home win over Chelsea, turning a 1-0 half-time lead into a comprehensive result. Across these fixtures, history points to Brighton as the more effective side, particularly in both boxes.

Chelsea vs Brighton Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline Brighton’s recent superiority while also showing a consistently high goal output when these sides meet.

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

For the 2026 Premier League season to date, Chelsea’s form profile is based on a single away fixture. They have one win from one match, scoring three goals and conceding two, with an attacking average of 3.0 goals scored per game and 2.0 conceded. The team has not yet played at Stamford Bridge this season, so this clash with Brighton doubles as their first home test under current campaign conditions. The record suggests a side capable of creating chances but still vulnerable defensively.

Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date)

Last 5 Brighton Matches Results and Stats

Brighton’s 2026 Premier League season to date also consists of one match, but the performance was emphatic. With a 4-0 home victory, they have one win from one, averaging 4.0 goals scored per game and maintaining a clean sheet. Their defensive numbers are perfect so far, with no goals conceded, and they have already produced a dominant home display. While they have yet to play away this season, their recent head-to-head record against Chelsea, especially at the Amex, aligns with a team in confident form.

Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the available Chelsea vs Brighton stats, the pattern is clear: Brighton have held the upper hand in recent head-to-head meetings, winning four of the last five competitive fixtures and scoring 13 goals to Chelsea’s 6. The venue split shows Chelsea and Brighton evenly matched at Stamford Bridge in terms of results, but Brighton’s flawless home record in this sample underlines their overall edge. Current season form is based on a very small sample, yet both clubs arrive on the back of convincing wins, with Chelsea showing attacking threat and Brighton combining firepower with defensive solidity. Historically, trends lean slightly toward Brighton maintaining their positive record, but Chelsea’s previous 4-2 home win in this fixture type keeps the door open for a more balanced contest at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea vs Brighton H2H Statistics updated on 25 August 2026.