Chelsea edges Brighton 4-3 in thriller at Stamford Bridge
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 3:05 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Chelsea defeated Brighton 4-3 in a tense Premier League match at Stamford Bridge on August 30. The Blues took an early lead with two goals but faced a scare when Brighton scored twice to level the game. Joao Pedro found the net with a crucial goal before halftime, and Cole Palmer sealed the win with a late strike. While Chelsea displayed impressive attacking play, defensive vulnerabilities were evident throughout the match.
- •Chelsea won 4-3 against Brighton today.
- •Joao Pedro scored a goal shortly before halftime.
- •Cole Palmer added a fourth goal for Chelsea late in the match.
- •Brighton scored three times, highlighting Chelsea's defensive weaknesses.
- 3:05 PMYahoo Sports — (Videos): Joao Pedro scores again and Cole Palmer bends in left foot beauty
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