Chelsea vs Brighton Stats: Head-to-Head Record and Recent 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 wins, setting up an early-season clash between a Chelsea team sitting 6th and a Brighton side top of the table. For fans looking into Chelsea vs Brighton stats, this fixture offers a compelling mix of recent head-to-head trends and strong current form.

Chelsea arrive with three points from a 3-2 away victory, while Brighton’s 4-0 home win has given them the best goal difference in the league after one round. With Brighton targeting the Champions League places again and Chelsea aiming to re-establish themselves near the top, the stakes are high even at this early stage of the season. The Stamford Bridge setting adds extra intrigue given Brighton’s recent success in this matchup.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a clear Brighton edge across the most recent competitive Chelsea vs Brighton meetings.

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

Chelsea vs Brighton Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Chelsea vs Brighton timeline across the available data, Brighton have dominated the recent chapter of this fixture in both league and cup. The earliest match in the record came on 28 September 2024 in the Premier League Regular Season - 6 at Stamford Bridge, where Chelsea defeated Brighton 4-2. Chelsea led 4-2 at half-time and held that scoreline through to full-time, marking their only win in this sequence.

The rivalry then shifted decisively in Brighton’s favour. On 8 February 2025, Brighton hosted Chelsea in the FA Cup 4th Round at the American Express Stadium in Falmer, East Sussex. Brighton won 2-1, having been level 1-1 at half-time before edging the contest in the second half. That cup victory underlined Brighton’s growing confidence against Chelsea outside league play.

From there, Brighton tightened their grip in the Premier League. On 14 February 2025 in Premier League Regular Season - 25, Brighton again hosted Chelsea at the American Express Stadium and produced a 3-0 win, going 2-0 up by half-time and adding a third after the break. The trend continued into the 2025 Premier League season: on 27 September 2025 in Regular Season - 6, Brighton travelled to Stamford Bridge and overturned a 1-0 half-time deficit to beat Chelsea 3-1. Most recently, on 21 April 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 34 at Amex Stadium, Brighton recorded another 3-0 home victory over Chelsea, leading 1-0 at half-time and pulling away in the second period. Across this Chelsea vs Brighton timeline, Brighton’s capacity to control games both home and away is a defining feature.

Chelsea vs Brighton Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Chelsea vs Brighton stats from these meetings underline Brighton’s superiority in results and goal output.

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 Brighton’s home ground (Amex/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 and started with a win away from home. That 3-2 victory reflects strong attacking output, averaging 3.0 goals scored per game and 2.0 conceded so far. Chelsea’s form rating stands at a win sequence of one, with no clean sheets but also no failures to score, indicating an open, high-scoring profile at this early stage.

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

Last 5 Brighton Matches Results and Stats

Brighton’s 2026 Premier League campaign has also begun perfectly, with one match played and one win. A 4-0 home success gives them an average of 4.0 goals scored per match and none conceded, backed by a clean sheet and a strong home performance. With a current winning streak of one and no failures to score, Brighton come into Stamford Bridge with both confidence and defensive solidity on early-season evidence.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the available Chelsea vs Brighton stats, Brighton hold a clear historical advantage in recent seasons, winning four of the last five meetings and outscoring Chelsea 13-6. The venue split shows Chelsea competitive at Stamford Bridge, with one win and one loss, but Brighton dominant at home where Chelsea have yet to take a result in this sample. Early 2026 league form is positive for both sides, with Chelsea’s attack productive and Brighton combining firepower with defensive resilience. Overall, history points slightly towards Brighton based on the head-to-head trend, but Chelsea’s home advantage and attacking numbers suggest a more finely balanced contest than the recent record alone might imply.

Chelsea vs Brighton H2H Statistics updated on 25 August 2026.