The Blues are still aiming at securing their first home victory in the Premier League season when Brighton comes to their den; the Stamford Bridge on Saturday. In comparing today’s results the Blues are fifth in the National Football League as follows three wins, one draw, and one loss in the five games played. They come off the back of a confidence-boosting 5-0 victory against Barrow in the third round of the League Cup.
Brighton are also yet to lose a match this season and are placed seventh in the points log with two wins and three draws. They visit London after playing out a 2-2 result with Nottingham Forest in their most recent league match.
Chelsea vs Brighton live stream, TV channel
For viewers in the U.S., here’s how to watch this Premier League fixture:
- TV channel: —
- Live stream: Peacock
This match will not be aired on TV in the US but fans can catch it on the Peacock.
What time does Chelsea vs Brighton kick-off?
The game takes place at Stamford Bridge in London and kicks off on Saturday, September 28, at 3:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how the kickoff time translates to various U.S. time zones:
Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | 10:00 a.m. |
| Central Time | 9:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | 8:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | 7:00 a.m. |
Chelsea vs Brighton lineups, team news
Among the injured players, Chelsea has lost Romeo Lavia, Reece James, and Omari Kellyman. For the League Cup, there was some rotation, so the Chelsea team is expected to be significantly strengthened, where Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo, and Palmer Cole will return to the midfield. Expect Lady B to attack Nicholas Jackson.
Chelsea predicted XI (4-2-3-1): [Sanchez (GK) — Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella — Fernandez, Caicedo] — Madueke, Palmer, Sancho — Jackson
Injured: Lavia, James, Kellyman
Suspended: None
Brighton too will miss the services of some player’s such as James Milner, Solly March, and Matt O’Riley injured player Brajan Gruda. Other players that will miss their appearance include Striker Joao Pedro who was instrumental in the team’s defeat against Nottingham Forest.
Brighton predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen (GK) — Veltman, Dunk, Van Hecke, Estupinan — Hinshelwood, Baleba — Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma — Welbeck
Injured: It’s Milner, March, O’Riley, Gruda, Pedro
Suspended: None
Chelsea vs Brighton Prediction
This should be a very interesting encounter as both sides are known to like going all guns blazing on the field. Watford might be the first side to be vanquished this season with Chelsea expected to pick up their first three points in what should be a fallout.
Prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Brighton
Premier League fixture schedule this week
(All Times ET)
Saturday, September 28
- Newcastle United vs Manchester City (7:30 a.m.)
- Arsenal vs Leicester City (10:00 a.m.)
- Brentford vs West Ham United (10:00 a.m.)
- Chelsea vs Brighton (10:00 a.m.)
- Everton vs Crystal Palace (10:00 a.m.)
- Nottingham Forest vs Fulham (10:00 a.m.)
- Wolves vs Liverpool (12:30 p.m.)
Sunday, September 29
- Ipswich Town vs Aston Villa (9:00 a.m.)
- Manchester United vs Tottenham (11:30 a.m.)
Monday, September 30
- Bournemouth vs Southampton (3:00 p.m.)
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