Chelsea edge Brighton 4-3 in Premier League thriller

Chelsea secured a dramatic 4-3 victory against Brighton at Stamford Bridge during the second matchday of the Premier League 2026/27 season. The match was a high-scoring affair that saw Chelsea take a commanding 3-0 lead early in the game through goals from Roméo Lavia, Pedro Neto, and João Pedro.

Brighton mounted a significant comeback, with Malick Yalcouyé scoring to make it 3-1, followed by an own goal from João Pedro that brought the visitors within one. Cole Palmer eventually restored Chelsea's advantage with a goal in the 74th minute. Brighton continued to press, and Pascal Groß scored in stoppage time to make it 4-3, but Chelsea held on to secure the win.

Following the match, Brighton manager Fabian Hürzeler praised his team's reaction after falling behind by three goals, though he noted the need for better defensive security during attacks. The match also featured Ferdi Kadıoğlu in Brighton's starting lineup.