Brighton XI vs Chelsea – Predicted lineup and team news
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Brighton travel to Stamford Bridge on Sunday looking to make it four straight wins over Chelsea in all competitions, having scored exactly three goals in each of their last three league victories over their hosts.
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Fabian Hürzeler’s side arrive on the back of a run that has yielded eight wins from their last 13 Premier League matches, bettered in points terms only by Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United since 21 February.
Brighton team news
Jack Hinshelwood is a doubt after the training injury that ruled him out of Thursday’s win over Tromsø, with Matt O’Riley in line to deputise if he isn’t risked. Georginio Rutter has also been a doubt since the Aston Villa game, having worn a protective boot in its aftermath, leaving Charalampos Kostoulas or new loan signing Promise David as the likely options to lead the line. Yankuba Minteh, Kaoru Mitoma, Stefanos Tzimas and Evan Ferguson remain long-term absentees.
With Hinshelwood and Rutter both needing to be assessed late, Hürzeler’s selection in the final third is shaped largely by necessity. Pascal Groß, who created more chances than any player in the division bar Morgan Rogers on the opening weekend, is expected to continue in his advanced central role. Kostoulas, who has scored in the Conference League already this season, is the front-runner to start up front if Rutter isn’t passed fit.
Brighton predicted lineup
Brighton possible starting XI (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen; Kadıoğlu, Boscagli, Dunk, Vušković; Wieffer, Ayari; Gómez, Groß, De Cuyper; Kostoulas
When will the match kick off?
The Premier League match kicks off at 14:00 BST on Sunday, 30 August 2026.
How to watch Chelsea vs Brighton?
The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event in the UK.
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