Brighton vs Chelsea at The American Express Community Stadium – Match Preview, H2H, Lineup & Predictions

On February 14, 2025, at 21:00, Brighton & Hove Albion will host Chelsea FC at The American Express Community Stadium in an exciting Premier League clash. This highly anticipated match sees Chelsea facing injury setbacks while Brighton aims to continue their home dominance.

Brighton vs Chelsea at The American Express Community Stadium: Match Preview

Brighton, under manager Fabian Hürzeler, has shown impressive resilience this season. Sitting comfortably in the mid-table, they aim to secure a European spot. Playing at The American Express Community Stadium provides them with a strong advantage, as their home record has been commendable.

Chelsea, led by Enzo Maresca, faces an injury crisis, with key striker Nicolas Jackson ruled out until April due to a hamstring injury. With limited attacking options, Chelsea might have to rely on a false nine system or use Christopher Nkunku in an unfamiliar role upfront.

Brighton vs Chelsea at The American Express Community Stadium: Head-to-Head (H2H)

Historically, Chelsea has dominated this fixture:

• Total Matches Played: 25
• Chelsea Wins: 16
• Brighton Wins: 4
• Draws: 5

Notably, in their September 2024 encounter, Chelsea secured a 4-2 victory, with Cole Palmer scoring four goals in one half—a historic feat.

Recent H2H Meetings:

Date	Competition	Result
28 Sep 2024	Premier League	Chelsea 4-2 Brighton
17 Dec 2023	Premier League	Brighton 2-1 Chelsea
30 Sep 2023	EFL Cup	Chelsea 1-0 Brighton

Key Updates Ahead of the Match

Brighton Team News & Injury Updates

✅ Kaoru Mitoma is expected to return after a minor ankle injury.
✅ Lewis Dunk and Pascal Groß remain fit and will be key in controlling the midfield.
❌ Solly March remains sidelined due to a long-term knee injury.

Chelsea Team News & Injury Updates

✅ Christopher Nkunku is likely to start upfront due to the absence of Nicolas Jackson.
✅ Reece James has returned to full training and might be included in the squad.
❌ Wesley Fofana remains out for the season.

Predicted Lineups

Brighton & Hove Albion (4-3-3)

• Goalkeeper: Bart Verbruggen
• Defenders: Veltman, Dunk, Van Hecke, Estupiñán
• Midfielders: Groß, Gilmour, Buonanotte
• Forwards: Mitoma, Welbeck, Adingra

Chelsea (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: Robert Sánchez
• Defenders: James, Silva, Colwill, Chilwell
• Midfielders: Enzo Fernández, Gallagher
• Attackers: Sterling, Palmer, Mudryk
• Forward: Nkunku

Brighton vs Chelsea at The American Express Community Stadium: Match Prediction

Given Chelsea’s striker crisis and Brighton’s home advantage, this match is expected to be tightly contested.

Prediction: Brighton 2-1 Chelsea

Brighton vs Chelsea: Live Score & Streaming Info

📍 Live Score Updates: Available on ESPN, Sky Sports, and BBC Sport.
📍 Live Streaming Platforms: Available on Sky Sports, ESPN, NBC Sports, and Amazon Prime Video.
📍 Match Venue: The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton

FAQs

Q: What time is Brighton vs Chelsea at The American Express Community Stadium?
A: The match is scheduled for 21:00 GMT on February 14, 2025.

Q: Where can I watch Brighton vs Chelsea live?
A: It will be live on Sky Sports, ESPN, NBC Sports, and Amazon Prime Video.

Q: What is Brighton’s record against Chelsea?
A: Brighton has won 4 times, drawn 5 times, and lost 16 times to Chelsea.

Q: What are Chelsea’s main injury concerns?
A: Nicolas Jackson is out until April, Wesley Fofana is out for the season, and Reece James is returning from injury.

Q: Who are the key players for Brighton?
A: Kaoru Mitoma, Danny Welbeck, and Pascal Groß are crucial.

Q: Who are Chelsea’s most important players in this match?
A: Cole Palmer, Christopher Nkunku, and Enzo Fernández will be key.

Brighton vs Chelsea at The American Express Community Stadium: Quick Wiki Data Table

Statistic	Brighton & Hove Albion	Chelsea FC
Founded	1901	1905
Stadium Capacity	31,800	40,834
Premier League Titles	0	6
FA Cup Titles	0	8
League Position (2024/25)	10th	4th

🔗 For more historical data, visit: Chelsea’s league record on Wikipedia

Conclusion

The Brighton vs Chelsea match at The American Express Community Stadium is set to be an exciting and competitive fixture. Chelsea’s injury struggles could provide Brighton with a golden opportunity to secure a crucial victory. Make sure to follow the live updates and witness an exciting Premier League battle!