Chelsea secures 4-3 victory against Brighton in Premier League clash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 3:40 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Chelsea defeated Brighton & Hove Albion 4-3 at Stamford Bridge on August 30, securing their second consecutive Premier League win under manager Xabi Alonso. Roméo Lavia, Pedro Neto, and João Pedro contributed to a strong early lead for Chelsea, who went up 3-0 in the first half. Brighton rallied back, reducing the deficit twice, including an own goal from João Pedro. Cole Palmer's goal in the 74th minute momentarily restored Chelsea's two-goal lead before Pascal Groß scored for Brighton in stoppage time, leaving little time for an equalizer.
- •Chelsea leads early after goals from Lavia and Neto.
- •João Pedro scores and concedes an own goal in the match.
- •Cole Palmer scores to make it 4-2 before Brighton's late goal.
- •Chelsea now has two wins from two matches this season.
- •Match played at Stamford Bridge on August 30.
- 3:40 PMYahoo Sports — Player Ratings: Chelsea stars shine in 4-3 win over Brighton
- 3:35 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea 4-3 Brighton: Palmer stunner settles seven-goal thriller
"Chelsea 4-3 Brighton: Palmer and João Pedro Settle Wild Premier League ShootoutChelsea won 4-3 at Stamford Bridge and, for long stretches, made it look straightforward. Then they did what good attack...
"Chelsea made it two Premier League wins from two under manager Xabi Alonso after beating Brighton & Hove Albion 4-3 in an entertaining game at Stamford Bridge.Roméo Lavia and Pedro Neto put Chelsea t...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 3:40 PMPlayer Ratings: Chelsea stars shine in 4-3 win over Brighton
Chelsea 4-3 Brighton: Palmer and João Pedro Settle Wild Premier League ShootoutChelsea won 4-3 at Stamford Bridge and, for long stretches, made it look straightforward. Then they did what good attack...
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 3:35 PMChelsea 4-3 Brighton: Palmer stunner settles seven-goal thriller
Chelsea made it two Premier League wins from two under manager Xabi Alonso after beating Brighton & Hove Albion 4-3 in an entertaining game at Stamford Bridge.Roméo Lavia and Pedro Neto put Chelsea t...
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