Brighton & Hove Albion Host Chelsea in Premier League Clash

The two teams meet at The American Express Community Stadium with Chelsea looking to bounce back from recent defeats.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 7:55pm

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Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea will face off in a Premier League match at The American Express Community Stadium on Tuesday. Brighton currently sit in 9th place with 47 points, while Chelsea are in 6th with 48 points. The last meeting between the two teams ended with a 3-1 victory for Brighton. Both teams have several key players unavailable due to injuries.

Why it matters

This match is an important one for both teams as they look to improve their positions in the Premier League table. Brighton will be hoping to continue their strong home form, while Chelsea will be aiming to bounce back from recent defeats and solidify their spot in the top half of the table.

The details

Brighton & Hove Albion will be without Stéfanos Tzímas and James Milner due to injuries. Chelsea will be missing Reece James, Levi Colwill, Mykhailo Mudryk, Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, João Pedro, and Filip Jorgensen. The last time these two teams met, Brighton came away with a 3-1 victory.

  • The match will be played on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM local time.

The players

Fabian Hürzeler

The manager of Brighton & Hove Albion.

Robert Sánchez

The goalkeeper for Chelsea.

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What they’re saying

“We know Chelsea will be a tough opponent, but we're confident in our ability to get a result at home.”

— Fabian Hürzeler, Brighton & Hove Albion Manager

“It's been a difficult run of results for us, but we're determined to turn things around and get back to winning ways.”

— Robert Sánchez, Chelsea Goalkeeper

What’s next

The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event, and fans will be eager to see how both teams perform in this crucial Premier League clash.

The takeaway

This match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea promises to be an exciting and hard-fought encounter, with both teams looking to improve their positions in the Premier League table.