Chelsea maintained their perfect start to the Premier League season with a 4–3 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, August 30, 2026.

The Blues raced into a three-goal lead before Brighton mounted a second-half comeback that turned the match into a tense finish.

Roméo Lavia, Pedro Neto, João Pedro and Cole Palmer scored for Chelsea, while Brighton's goals came from Malick Yalcouyé, an own goal from João Pedro and Pascal Groß.

The result gives Chelsea six points from their opening two Premier League matches.

Chelsea Make Explosive Start

Chelsea needed only four minutes to open the scoring.

Roméo Lavia reacted quickest following a corner to put the ball into the Brighton net and register his first goal for Chelsea.

The hosts doubled their advantage in the 14th minute.

Pedro Neto finished from inside the penalty area after Chelsea worked the ball into a dangerous position, giving the Blues a 2–0 lead.

Chelsea then made it three in the 32nd minute.

João Pedro found the net against his former club, completing a fast Chelsea attack and putting the home side in a commanding position.

Brighton Respond Before Half-Time

Brighton managed to reduce the deficit before the interval.

Malick Yalcouyé scored to make it 3–1, giving the visitors a goal before the break and keeping them within reach of Chelsea.

Chelsea went into half-time with the two-goal advantage.

Brighton Pull Chelsea Back Into the Contest

The visitors continued their comeback after the restart.

João Pedro was unfortunate to turn the ball into his own net, reducing Chelsea's advantage to 3–2.

The own goal gave Brighton renewed momentum as they looked for an equaliser.

Chelsea were eventually able to restore their two-goal cushion.

Palmer Delivers Chelsea's Fourth

With 16 minutes remaining, Cole Palmer produced an important moment for Chelsea.

The England international struck from outside the penalty area to make it 4–2, giving the hosts breathing room once again.

The goal proved decisive as Brighton continued to search for another response.

Brighton Score Again Late

Brighton refused to give up.

Pascal Groß scored late in the match to make the score 4–3.

The visitors pushed for an equaliser during the closing stages, but Chelsea held on to secure all three points.

The final whistle confirmed a seven-goal contest at Stamford Bridge.

João Pedro Involved at Both Ends

João Pedro had one of the most eventful afternoons of the match.

The Chelsea forward scored his team's third goal before later being credited with an own goal that helped Brighton reduce the deficit.

His goal was particularly notable because it came against his former club.

The Brazilian was one of several Chelsea attackers who contributed to a match in which the home side scored four times.

Martínez Makes Chelsea Debut

Emiliano Martínez made his Chelsea debut in the match after completing his move from Aston Villa.

The Argentine goalkeeper started between the posts for Xabi Alonso's side.

Martínez conceded three goals but finished the afternoon with a victory as Chelsea collected their second league win of the campaign.

Caicedo Suffers Injury Concern

Chelsea's victory was accompanied by an injury concern involving Moisés Caicedo.

The midfielder came on in the 68th minute but was forced to leave the field approximately 10 minutes later.

Caicedo appeared emotional as he left the pitch, with further assessment expected to determine the extent of the injury.

Chelsea's Premier League Record

The victory leaves Chelsea with a perfect record after two league matches.

Chelsea have scored seven goals and conceded five across their opening two Premier League matches.

The Blues opened the campaign with a victory over Fulham before defeating Brighton.

Full-Time: Chelsea 4–3 Brighton

Chelsea scorers

• 4' — Roméo Lavia

• 14' — Pedro Neto

• 32' — João Pedro

• 74' — Cole Palmer

Brighton scorers

• Malick Yalcouyé

• João Pedro — own goal

• Pascal Groß

Chelsea's four goals were enough to secure the three points despite Brighton's second-half fightback.

Chelsea Continue Winning Start

Chelsea now have two wins from two Premier League matches under manager Xabi Alonso.

The victory also extended their strong start to the new campaign, although the seven-goal contest provided a dramatic finish after Chelsea had established a three-goal advantage.

The Blues will now turn their attention to their next fixture as they continue their 2026/27 Premier League campaign.