The Premier League is back in action on Wednesday.
Who’s Playing
- Brighton & Hove Albion @ Chelsea
- Current Records: Brighton & Hove Albion 5-4-8; Chelsea 12-2-5
What to Know
After a two-game homestand, Brighton & Hove Albion will be on the road. They and Chelsea are meeting up for their first leg of the season at 2:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Stamford Bridge. Both clubs have allowed few goals on average (Brighton one, Chelsea 0.68), so any goals scored will be well earned.
Brighton kept a clean sheet against Brentford on Sunday and took the matchup 2-0. The Brighton & Hove Albion offense checked out after the first half but had enough goals banked to take the contest anyway.
Meanwhile, it was all tied up 1-1 at the half for Chelsea and Aston Villa on Sunday, but Chelsea stepped up in the second half for a 3-1 win.
Brighton is now 5-4-8 while Chelsea sits at 12-2-5. Brighton is 2-1-1 after wins this year, Chelsea 5-2-4.
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How To Watch
- Who: Chelsea vs. Brighton & Hove Albion
- When: Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Stamford Bridge
- Live stream: Peacock
- Caesars Sportsbook odds: Chelsea -245; Draw +355; Brighton +750
Featured Game | Chelsea vs. Brighton & Hove Albion
Series History
Chelsea won six meetings and tied two meetings in their last eight contests with Brighton & Hove Albion.
- Apr 20, 2021 – Brighton & Hove Albion 0 vs. Chelsea 0
- Sep 14, 2020 – Chelsea 3 vs. Brighton & Hove Albion 1
- Jan 01, 2020 – Chelsea 1 vs. Brighton & Hove Albion 1
- Sep 28, 2019 – Chelsea 2 vs. Brighton & Hove Albion 0
- Apr 03, 2019 – Chelsea 3 vs. Brighton & Hove Albion 0
- Dec 16, 2018 – Chelsea 2 vs. Brighton & Hove Albion 1
- Jan 20, 2018 – Chelsea 4 vs. Brighton & Hove Albion 0
- Dec 26, 2017 – Chelsea 2 vs. Brighton & Hove Albion 0