EPL: Chelsea beat Brighton 4-3 to extend Alonso’s perfect start

Chelsea secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over Brighton, extending Xabi Alonso’s perfect start as manager. Read about the goal-fest and key moments.

Alonso has presided over two wins in the Premier League and one in the League Cup since taking charge of the Blues.

In the fullness of time Chelsea’s surrender against Brighton & Hove Albion last April may come to be seen as the turning point. The humiliation accelerated Liam Rosenior’s demise and forced the Stamford Bridge hierarchy into a reckoning which has led to the appointment of Xabi Alonso, a shift in the transfer strategy,

30 Aug 2026 11:10PM LONDON, Aug 30 : Chelsea's entertaining start to life under new manager Xavi Alonso continued with a 4-3 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.An early goal by Romeo Lavia and efforts by Pedro Neto and Joao Pedro put them 3-0 up after 32 minutes but t

Chelsea welcomed Brighton to Stamford Bridge after both clubs enjoyed impressive wins on matchweek one in the Premier League.

Full Time After Extra Time This is a live match. Extra Time Half Time Chelsea vs Brighton and Hove Albion. Premier League. 2:00pm, Sunday 30th August 2026. Stamford Bridge. Chelsea 2 R Lavia (4th minute) P Neto (14th minute) Brighton and Hove Albion 0 Latest Premier League Odds Get Sky SportsGet a NOW Sports Membership