Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion: kickoff time, lineups and prediction, 30 August

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England Premier League, Round 2

Chelsea#8 in the table

4 - 3 Full time

Brighton & Hove Albion#5 in the table

Your time: 13:00 UTC Stamford Bridge, London Referee: Michael Oliver

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What to know

Chelsea host Brighton & Hove Albion in round 2 of the England Premier League on Sunday 30 August 2026. Kickoff is at 16:00 Mecca time at Stamford Bridge, London. Chelsea are #8 in the table and Brighton & Hove Albion are #5. The match is on TV in 142 countries, on channels including SuperSport 3 Digitalb, Super Sport 3 HD, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, TOD, beIN Sports HD 1.

Chelsea are without João Pedro, who has 3 goals this season.
The table says one thing, the predictions another: Chelsea are the favourites.
Chelsea go into this one with 5 players out.

Which channel shows Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion?

Channels showing this match, by country.

All channels in 142 countries

Match prediction

43%

23%

33%

Form

The last five matches of each team before this one, most recent at the top.

Chelsea

Brighton & Hove Albion

Lineups

Chelsea

Brighton & Hove Albion

Match stats

Fouls

Goals

Saves

227

Passes

647

Assists

Attacks

117

Corners

Tackles

Injuries

Throwins

Ball Safe

Duels Won

Free Kicks

Key Passes

Who is out: Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion

Chelsea

Marco Palestra Unknown Injury, until 10 Oct
Reece James Thigh Problems, until 10 Oct
Moisés Caicedo Calf Injury, until 10 Oct
Emmanuel EmeghaTorn Thigh Muscle, until 10 Oct
João PedroKnee Problems, until 17 Oct

Brighton & Hove Albion

Yankuba Minteh Foot Injury
Jack HinshelwoodUnknown Injury
Mats WiefferKnee Injury

Stadium: Stamford Bridge

CityLondon

Capacity34,915

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Table: England Premier League

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Manchester City	5	5	0	0	+8	15
2	Arsenal	5	4	0	1	+4	12
3	Brighton & Hove Albion	5	3	1	1	+11	10
4	Brentford	5	2	3	0	+6	9
5	Leeds United	5	2	3	0	+4	9
6	Liverpool	5	2	3	0	+3	9
7	Everton	5	2	3	0	+3	9
8	Hull City	5	2	2	1	+2	8
9	Newcastle United	5	2	2	1	0	8
10	Chelsea	5	2	1	2	-2	7
11	Ipswich Town	5	2	0	3	-4	6
12	Manchester United	5	1	2	2	0	5
13	Nottingham Forest	5	1	2	2	-1	5
14	Sunderland	5	1	1	3	-4	4
15	Crystal Palace	5	1	1	3	-5	4
16	Aston Villa	5	1	1	3	-5	4
17	AFC Bournemouth	5	0	3	2	-2	3
18	Coventry City	5	1	0	4	-9	3
19	Fulham	5	0	2	3	-3	2
20	Tottenham Hotspur	5	0	2	3	-6	2

Questions and answers

What time does Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion kick off?

Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion kicks off on Sunday 30 August 2026 at 16:00 Mecca time (13:00 UTC). This page also shows the time in your own timezone.

Which channel is showing Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion?

The match is on TV in 142 countries. Channels include SuperSport 3 Digitalb, Super Sport 3 HD, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, TOD, beIN Sports HD 1, beIN Sports English. Search for your country in the list above to see yours.

Where is Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion being played?

At Stamford Bridge in London, which holds 34,915 people.

Who is expected to win, Chelsea or Brighton & Hove Albion?

Chelsea 43%, draw 23%, Brighton & Hove Albion 33%.

How can I watch Chelsea vs Brighton & Hove Albion if it isn't shown in my country?

Connect a VPN to one of the countries in the list above where the match is shown, then open that broadcaster's website or app. Some broadcasters need their own subscription.