Chelsea are set to face their biggest challenge since the opening day defeat to Manchester City as they welcome an unbeaten Brighton side to Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
The Blues have made great strides under new manager Enzo Maresca since that early setback — a 5-0 win against Barrow in the Carabao Cup, following on from a commanding 3-0 victory at West Ham last time out in the league, suggests Chelsea are hitting their stride.
But Brighton will provide a stern examination of those credentials. The Seagulls are yet to be defeated this season, with impressive wins along the way, notably a 3-0 win at Everton and a 2-1 home triumph over Manchester United.
Match Details
Date: Saturday, 28 September 2024
Kick-off: 15:00 BST
Venue: Stamford Bridge, London
Where to Watch
Due to the UK’s 3 PM blackout rules, the match won’t be broadcast live on television. However, fans can catch up with all the action on BBC One’s Match of the Day, which airs at 22:30 BST on Saturday evening.
What’s the UK’s 3 PM blackout rule?
The 3 PM blackout rule is a long-standing regulation in UK football, prohibiting the live broadcast of football matches between 2:45 pm and 5:15 pm on Saturdays.
This rule, implemented in the 1960s, aims to protect attendance at lower league matches by preventing fans from opting to watch televised top-flight games instead of supporting their local clubs in person.
Chelsea and Brighton’s Latest Matches at the Premier League
Chelsea
- Chelsea 0-2 Manchester City
- Wolverhampton 2-6 Chelsea
- Chelsea 1-1 Crystal Palace
- AFC Bournemouth 0-1 Chelsea
- West Ham 0-3 Chelsea
Brighton
- Everton 0-3 Brighton
- Brighton 2-1 Manchester United
- Arsenal 1-1 Brighton
- Brighton 0-0 Ipswich Town
- Brighton 2-2 Nottingham Forest
Chelsea vs Brighton: When They Last Met
Recent encounters between these two sides have been closely contested affairs. Here are the results of their last three meetings across all competitions:
- May 2024: Brighton 1-2 Chelsea (Premier League)
- December 2023: Chelsea 3-2 Brighton (Premier League)
- September 2023: Chelsea 1-0 Brighton (Carabao Cup)
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