Chelsea FC face Brighton & Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, aiming to maintain their perfect start to the Premier League season. The Blues, sitting 4th in the table with six points from two wins, have scored seven goals but conceded five, giving them a +2 goal difference as they prepare for this London clash.
Reported by sports.yahoo.com, the match kicks off at 14:00 BST with referee Michael Oliver in charge and Andrew Kitchen on VAR duty. Sky Sports Main Event, NBCSN, and Star Sports HD1 are among the broadcasters carrying the game live, with streaming available on platforms like Sky Go and NBC Sports Live.
Who is in the Chelsea starting lineup?
Manager Xabi Alonso has named a strong side in a 3-4-2-1 formation. The most notable inclusion is new signing Emi Martínez, who starts in goal just hours after his arrival was officially confirmed. Levi Colwill captains the team from the back three, flanked by Maxence Lacroix and Wesley Fofana. The wing-back roles go to Jorrel Hato and Malo Gusto, with the midfield pairing of Roméo Lavia and Pedro Neto. Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer will support striker João Pedro. The bench features substitutes like Reece James, Moisés Caicedo, and Danny Welbeck.
You can view the full squad details on our squad page.
What is the recent form against Brighton?
Chelsea have a strong recent record in this fixture, having beaten Brighton in each of their last four meetings. This history provides a psychological edge, but Brighton, captained by Lewis Dunk, will be determined to end that streak. Their starting XI includes goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen and midfielder Pascal Gross, with options like Matt O'Riley waiting on the bench.
Where does this match fit in the season?
This is the third game of the campaign for Chelsea, who have opened with consecutive victories. Their next fixture is a major test away to Arsenal, who are currently 2nd, on September 6th. A positive result against Brighton would provide vital momentum ahead of that derby. The team's current standing and form are detailed on our standings page.
How can fans follow the action?
The match is being broadcast widely across the globe. In the UK, it's on Sky Sports Main Event, while viewers in the USA can tune into NBCSN. International fans have options like Star Sports HD1 in India, SuperSport Premier League in Africa, and Canal+ Sport 4 in Nigeria. For those streaming, services include Sky Go, NBC Sports Live, JioHotstar, and DStv Now.
A pre-match message from the host read: "Welcome to Stamford Bridge; hope you're having a lovely afternoon, morning, evening, time-of-day in your location." They added, "Be excellent to each other, and party on, dudes!"
With new goalkeeper Martínez between the posts and a potent attack that has already netted seven times, Chelsea will be confident. All the key match statistics can be tracked on our stats hub. The Blues' next challenge is the trip to the Emirates Stadium to face Arsenal on September 6, 2026.
