88’ – Rogers turns De Cuyper and then has his foray forward ended by a rough Boscagli tackle. It’s a worthy yellow card for the Brighton midfield player.
Alan Smith30 August 2026 15:49
84’ – Brighton look less likely now, the Palmer goal a killer blow. But they have been quite good aside from the early defensive errors and there will be positives for Hurzeler to take forward.
Alan Smith30 August 2026 15:45
81’ – Caicedo, not on long, is hobbling off and straight down the tunnel. Barco is in for the final 10 or so minutes.
Alan Smith30 August 2026 15:41
80’ – Two more Brighton changes and they are like for like as David and Costinha enter in place of Kostoulas and Wieffer.
Alan Smith30 August 2026 15:40
76’ – The TV director focuses on Tuchel in the stands. Expect this to happen every time he is at a Chelsea game in which Palmer produces something.
Alan Smith30 August 2026 15:36
GOAL! Chelsea 4-2 Brighton (Palmer, 74)
That should settle it. And it’s a beauty from Palmer, who runs diagonally, starting on the right and ending up on the edge of the box, before curling beautifully past Verbruggen. Plenty of Brighton players chased but none could get near him.
Alan Smith30 August 2026 15:35
74’ – Brighton’s first change sees Yalcouye, the scorer of their first, replaced by Osman.
Alan Smith30 August 2026 15:33
73’- Wieffer takes one on the face by blocking Rogers’ shot. He’s sore but will fine to continue and his next act will be to defend the corner he conceded.
James’ delivery amounts to no cause for panic and Brighton have a goal kick.
Alan Smith30 August 2026 15:32
72’ – Chelsea’s fourth change sees Chavarria replace Colwill.
Alan Smith30 August 2026 15:31
71’ – From the subsequent free kick, Palmer’s delivery is nodded wide by Lacroix.
Alan Smith30 August 2026 15:30