Chelsea beat Brighton 4-3 to extend perfect start

Chelsea extended manager Xabi Alonso's perfect start to the season with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, August 30, 2026. The win, Chelsea's second in two Premier League matches, saw the team race to a 3-0 lead before holding off a spirited Brighton comeback. The Blues made a blistering start, taking the lead in the fourth minute. A defensive mix-up between Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen and defender Mats Wieffer from a corner allowed Romeo Lavia to poke the ball home from close range.