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Chelsea edges Brighton in high-scoring match at Stamford Bridge

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 3:15 PM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Chelsea edges Brighton in high-scoring match at Stamford Bridge

Summary

Chelsea hosted Brighton and Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge on August 30, 2026, securing a 4-3 victory in a thrilling Premier League encounter. The Blues began strong, taking a 3-1 lead by halftime with goals from Romeo Lavia, Pedro Neto, and Joao Pedro. An own goal by Joao Pedro in the second half briefly narrowed the gap, but Cole Palmer scored to restore the two-goal advantage. Brighton's Pascal Gross added a late goal, but Chelsea managed to hold on for the win.

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By the Numbers

•Chelsea leads 3-1 at halftime after early goals
•Joao Pedro scores and also nets an own goal
•Cole Palmer restores Chelsea's two-goal lead in the second half
•Brighton's Pascal Gross scores in injury time

Latest Updates

3:15 PMYahoo Sports — Pedro Gets 8.5, Palmer With 8 | Chelsea Players Rated In Narrow Win Vs Brighton

What they're saying

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Chelsea entertained Brighton and Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge earlier today as they looked to secure a positive result at home in the Premier League. The Blues made a good start to the game and got ...
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