Chelsea host Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday in a crucial fixture as manager Enzo Maresca looks to get their Premier League season back on track.
While a midweek Carabao Cup win over Lincoln City provided some respite, back-to-back defeats against Bayern Munich and Manchester United have checked the team’s early-season momentum, and a positive result is needed.
The Blues can, however, draw huge confidence from their formidable record at Stamford Bridge. They are unbeaten in their last 12 home league games and have kept seven clean sheets in their last nine on their own patch. Returning to the comfort of their home ground provides the perfect opportunity to rediscover their best form.
Chelsea vs Brighton – Predicted lineup and team news
Chelsea team news
The Blues will be without key creator Cole Palmer for the visit of Brighton, with Enzo Maresca confirming the midfielder is unlikely to return from a groin issue until after the international break. Robert Sanchez is suspended after his red card at Manchester United. The manager’s absentee list also includes defender Wesley Fofana (concussion) and Tosin Adarabioyo, who is out with a calf injury until after the upcoming break.
Levi Colwill and Liam Delap remain on the long-term injury list. However, there is some positive news, as both Benoit Badiashile and Romeo Lavia are closing in on a return and will face late fitness tests.
Chelsea predicted Lineup
Chelsea predicted XI: Jorgensen; James, Chalobah, Tosin, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Estevao, Garnacho, Neto; Pedro.
When is Chelsea vs Brighton?
The Premier League fixture will be played at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, 27 September 2025, with kick-off scheduled for 3:00 pm BST.
How to watch Chelsea vs Brighton?
The match will not be broadcast live in the UK due to the 3:00 pm Saturday blackout.
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Tosin injured, yet he features in your starting XI
Well, i think maresca might opt something last seen under Tuchel: With James playing as a RCB, so with that, here’s my preferred Starting XI
GK: Jorgensen
LB/RB: Cucurella/Gusto
RCB/LCB: James(C)/Chalobah
DCM/CM/ACM: Caicedo/Fernandez/Neto
LWF/CF/RWF: Garnacho/Pedro/Esteavo