Chelsea scores four goals in win against Brighton
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 3:58 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Chelsea achieved a 4-3 victory over Brighton on August 30, marking Xabi Alonso's home debut in the EPL. Both teams displayed strong attacking play, with Chelsea maintaining a winning start to the season. The match featured several lead changes, underscoring the competitive nature of the encounter. Chelsea will look to build on this performance in their upcoming fixtures.
- •Chelsea scores four goals to secure victory over Brighton
- •Xabi Alonso makes his home debut as Chelsea coach
- •Match ended with a final score of 4-3
- •Chelsea continues strong start to the season
- 4:44 PMESPN Soccer — Chelsea score four vs. Brighton in entertaining win
- 3:06 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea beat Brighton in seven-goal thriller to extend Alonso's perfect start
"Free-scoring Chelsea extended Xabi Alonso's perfect start as manager with an eye-catching 4-3 win against Brighton on Sunday.- Cheeky Pedro - Chelsea took just 31 seconds to score against Fulham and they made another quick-fire start to move in front against Brighton.
"Chelsea marked Xabi Alonso's home debut with an entertaining 4-3 victory over Brighton to continue their winning start to the season.
"Chelsea held off a Brighton fightback to clinch a thrilling 4-3 victory and continue their winning start under manager Xabi Alonso.
Sources
External links- ESPN SoccerAug 30, 2026, 4:44 PMChelsea score four vs. Brighton in entertaining win
Chelsea marked Xabi Alonso's home debut with an entertaining 4-3 victory over Brighton to continue their winning start to the season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 3:06 PMChelsea beat Brighton in seven-goal thriller to extend Alonso's perfect start
Free-scoring Chelsea extended Xabi Alonso's perfect start as manager with an eye-catching 4-3 win against Brighton on Sunday.- Cheeky Pedro - Chelsea took just 31 seconds to score against Fulham and they made another quick-fire start to move in front against Brighton.
- Sky Sports—Chelsea beat Brighton in seven-goal thriller to continue Alonso's winning start
Chelsea held off a Brighton fightback to clinch a thrilling 4-3 victory and continue their winning start under manager Xabi Alonso.
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