Cole Palmer scores as Chelsea edges Brighton in Premier League
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 3:04 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Chelsea secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over Brighton at Stamford Bridge on August 30, 2026. Cole Palmer contributed to the win by scoring Chelsea's fourth goal, showcasing his return to form after struggling with injuries last season. Chelsea initially took a 3-0 lead with goals from Romeo Lavia, Pedro Neto, and Joao Pedro, before Brighton pulled two goals back. Palmer's late goal helped maintain Chelsea's advantage, marking their second consecutive win in the league. The match also saw an injury to Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo, who went off early in the second half.
- •Chelsea wins 4-3 against Brighton on August 30, 2026.
- •Cole Palmer scores the fourth goal for Chelsea.
- •Chelsea led 3-0 before Brighton reduced the deficit.
- •Moises Caicedo injured early in the second half.
- •Chelsea now has two straight wins to start the season.
- 3:04 PMYahoo Sports — Revitalized Cole Palmer scores again for Chelsea in second straight win in Premier League
"Cole Palmer showed more signs of a return to his top form by completing the scoring for Chelsea in its wild 4-3 win over Brighton in the Premier League on Sunday. The playmaker was a revelation in the 2023-24 season — his first at Chelsea — when scoring 22 league goals but he has struggled with injuries and a loss of form since, culminating in Palmer missing out on a place in England’s World Cup squad this summer. In front of England coach Thomas Tuchel, Palmer ran 30 meters before curling home a shot from the edge of the area for Chelsea’s fourth goal at Stamford Bridge to end Brighton’s realistic hopes of a comeback in an end-to-end thriller.
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