Chelsea – Brighton

Chelsea eked out a thrilling 4‑3 victory over Brighton at Stamford Bridge, extending their points tally to seven and solidifying a fifth‑place position in the league. The win marked their second triumph of the campaign, following a solitary draw, while Brighton’s unbeaten run slipped to four points after their first loss, keeping them near the bottom in 63rd. Goal‑rich action saw Chelsea edge ahead on aggregate, improving their goal difference to +1 (10‑9) compared with Brighton’s pristine but modest +4. The head‑to‑head record this season now stands 1‑0 in Chelsea’s favour, underscoring the home side’s dominance in the sole encounter so far.