Chelsea secured a 4-3 victory against Brighton & Hove Albion in a Premier League encounter today, August 30, 2026. The match saw new goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez make his debut for Chelsea following his £7.5m transfer from Aston Villa.
Roméo Lavia opened the scoring for Chelsea in the fourth minute, marking his first goal in four years. Morgan Rogers and João Pedro also found the net, contributing to Chelsea's blistering start.
Despite leading 3-0, Chelsea's performance dipped, allowing Brighton to score twice before Cole Palmer added a fourth for Chelsea. Brighton managed another goal in added time, resulting in a chaotic finish.
Manager Xabi Alonso's side conceded five goals in their first two league games, suggesting that defensive improvements are needed if they are to sustain a title challenge.