Commentary:
90+4' Today's attendance is 40683.
90+4' Chelsea with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+4' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+4' Ball possession: Chelsea: 52%, Brighton: 48%.
90+3' Marcos Alonso from Chelsea directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+3' Dale Stephens shoots from outside the box, but Kepa Arrizabalaga has it under control
90+3' Poor play by Cesar Azpilicueta as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
90+3' Daniel Burn puts in a cross...
90+2' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+2' A shot by Daniel Burn is blocked.
90+1' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+1' Goal kick for Chelsea.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Adam Webster from Brighton heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
90+1' Pascal Gross from Brighton swings in the corner from the right.
90' Callum Hudson-Odoi clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
90' Ball possession: Chelsea: 53%, Brighton: 47%.
90' Michy Batshuayi from Chelsea is ruled offside.
89' The ref blows his whistle. Callum Hudson-Odoi charged Pascal Gross from behind and it's a free-kick
89' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
89' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
88' Goal kick for Chelsea.
88' Glenn Murray goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
87' Brighton is in control of the ball.
87' Goal kick for Chelsea.
86' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
86' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
85' Safe hands from Mathew Ryan as he comes out and claims the ball
85' Michy Batshuayi goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
85' Ball possession: Chelsea: 54%, Brighton: 46%.
84' Tammy Abraham is leaving the field to be replaced by Michy Batshuayi in a tactical substitution.
84' Dangerous challenge by Steven Alzate from Brighton. Jorginho on the receiving end of that.
83' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
83' Mason Mount from Chelsea takes a short corner kick from the left.
83' Pascal Gross clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
82' Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
82' Danger! Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
82' Chelsea start a counter attack.
82' Brighton is in control of the ball.
81' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
80' Aaron Connolly hand-balls.
80' Glenn Murray from Brighton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
80' Ball possession: Chelsea: 55%, Brighton: 45%.
79' Neal Maupay is leaving the field to be replaced by Glenn Murray in a tactical substitution.
79' The referee signals a free kick as Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea trips Daniel Burn
79' Daniel Burn relieves the pressure with a clearance
79' Willian puts in a cross...
78' Willian from Chelsea takes a short corner kick from the right.
78' Tammy Abraham from Chelsea tries to lob Mathew Ryan but the keeper palms it behind for a corner.
78' CHANCE! Tammy Abraham finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
78' Danger! Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
78' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
76' Callum Hudson-Odoi provided the assist for the goal.
76' GOAL! - Willian from Chelsea scores after his effort is deflected past the goalkeeper.76' Danger! Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
75' Chelsea start a counter attack.
75' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75' Ball possession: Chelsea: 56%, Brighton: 44%.
74' Dale Stephens could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
74' Mason Mount is penalised for pushing Dale Stephens.
73' Neal Maupay from Brighton directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
73' Goal kick for Chelsea.
73' CROSSBAR! A header from Daniel Burn hits the crossbar!
73' Pascal Gross from Brighton swings in the corner from the left.
72' Steven Alzate sees his shot deflected off target
72' Great skill from Steven Alzate as he dribbles past his opponents
72' Brighton is trying to create something here.
71' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
71' The referee signals a free kick as Pascal Gross from Brighton trips Mateo Kovacic
71' A shot by Pascal Gross is blocked.
70' Andreas Christensen relieves the pressure with a clearance
70' Gaetan Bong puts in a cross...
70' Ball possession: Chelsea: 57%, Brighton: 43%.
70' Goal kick for Brighton.
70' That's a great ball by Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
69' Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea plays a cheeky 1-2 with Tammy Abraham.
69' Adam Webster from Brighton looks to have committed a foul on Mason Mount but the referee is not having it and waves play on!
69' Brighton is in control of the ball.
68' Ross Barkley is leaving the field to be replaced by Mateo Kovacic in a tactical substitution.
68' The ref blows his whistle. Lewis Dunk charged Tammy Abraham from behind and it's a free-kick
68' Danger averted there as Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea clears the danger with a good tackle
67' Safe hands from Mathew Ryan as he comes out and claims the ball
67' Jorginho from Chelsea chips the ball into the penalty box.
67' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
66' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
66' Great defending by Andreas Christensen from Chelsea to prevent his team conceding a goal.
66' Neal Maupay from Brighton directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
65' Brighton start a counter attack.
65' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
65' Ball possession: Chelsea: 57%, Brighton: 43%.
65' Aaron Mooy is leaving the field to be replaced by Aaron Connolly in a tactical substitution.
64' Chelsea is in control of the ball.
64' Goal kick for Chelsea.
63' Pedro Rodriguez is leaving the field to be replaced by Callum Hudson-Odoi in a tactical substitution.
63' That's a great ball by Aaron Mooy from Brighton. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
63' Brighton is trying to create something here.
62' Chelsea is in control of the ball.
61' Mathew Ryan saved a certain goal there! Tammy Abraham found himself in a great scoring position but Mathew Ryan denied him with a great save
61' CHANCE! Tammy Abraham finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
61' Dale Stephens could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
61' Goal kick for Chelsea.
60' A chance presents itself to Pascal Gross from Brighton but his header goes wide
60' Gaetan Bong puts in a cross...
60' Ball possession: Chelsea: 59%, Brighton: 41%.
60' Lewis Dunk relieves the pressure with a clearance
60' Jorginho sends a long ball upfield.
59' The match is being played at a slow tempo with neither side having the upper hand
59' Chelsea is in control of the ball.
59' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
58' Danger averted there as Adam Webster from Brighton clears the danger with a good tackle
58' Tammy Abraham puts in a cross...
57' Danger! Willian from Chelsea successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
57' Goal kick for Chelsea.
57' Adam Webster from Brighton tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it eventually comes to nothing.
56' Aaron Mooy puts in a cross...
56' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
56' Safe hands from Mathew Ryan as he comes out and claims the ball
55' Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
55' Andreas Christensen sends a long ball upfield.
55' Ball possession: Chelsea: 60%, Brighton: 40%.
54' Brighton is in control of the ball.
53' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
53' Jorginho relieves the pressure with a clearance
53' Gaetan Bong puts in a cross...
53' Goal kick for Chelsea.
52' Aaron Mooy from Brighton crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
52' Brighton is trying to create something here.
52' Pedro Rodriguez releases a shot, it's parried by Mathew Ryan but he can't hold onto it...
52' Danger! Ross Barkley from Chelsea successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
51' Brighton is in control of the ball.
50' G O O O A A A L - Jorginho from Chelsea puts it away from the penalty spot!50' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - penalty for Chelsea!
49' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
49' After a tactical foul, Adam Webster sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
49' PENALTY - Adam Webster from Brighton concedes a penalty for tripping Mason Mount.
49' Adam Webster could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
49' Willian shoots from outside the box, but Mathew Ryan has it under control
48' Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
48' Jorginho sends a long ball upfield.
48' Chelsea is in control of the ball.
47' Brighton is in control of the ball.
47' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' Chelsea is in control of the ball.
46' Yves Bissouma is leaving the field to be replaced by Gaetan Bong in a tactical substitution.
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' Chelsea has been the better team in this half
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Chelsea: 61%, Brighton: 39%.
45+1' Pedro Rodriguez shoots from outside the box, but Mathew Ryan has it under control
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Safe hands from Mathew Ryan as he comes out and claims the ball
45+1' Willian puts in a cross...
45+1' Danger averted there as Adam Webster from Brighton clears the danger with a good tackle
45' Great skill from Pedro Rodriguez as he dribbles past his opponents
45' Danger averted there as Daniel Burn from Brighton clears the danger with a good tackle
45' Danger! Fikayo Tomori from Chelsea successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
45' Ball possession: Chelsea: 61%, Brighton: 39%.
45' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
44' Marcos Alonso from Chelsea tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
44' Willian swings in a cross from the free kick.
43' The referee signals a free kick as Yves Bissouma from Brighton trips Jorginho
43' Dale Stephens is penalised for pushing Ross Barkley.
42' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
42' The referee signals a free kick as Marcos Alonso from Chelsea trips Pascal Gross
41' Goal kick for Brighton.
41' How did he miss that? Marcos Alonso has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
41' Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea puts in a great cross...
41' Marcos Alonso puts in a cross...
40' Ball possession: Chelsea: 61%, Brighton: 39%.
40' Willian from Chelsea passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
40' A shot by Pedro Rodriguez is blocked.
40' Mathew Ryan saved a certain goal there! Pedro Rodriguez found himself in a great scoring position but Mathew Ryan denied him with a great save
40' CHANCE! Pedro Rodriguez finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
39' Jorginho carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
39' Mason Mount from Chelsea directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
38' Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
38' Dale Stephens relieves the pressure with a clearance
38' Willian puts in a cross...
38' Daniel Burn relieves the pressure with a clearance
38' Fikayo Tomori sends a long ball upfield.
37' Chelsea is in control of the ball.
37' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
37' Dale Stephens relieves the pressure with a clearance
36' Willian from Chelsea swings in the corner from the right.
36' Mathew Ryan stretches his body and turns behind a volleyed effort by Ross Barkley. That was a great scoring chance!
36' Marcos Alonso from Chelsea puts in a great cross...
36' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
35' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
35' A shot by Ross Barkley is blocked.
35' Poor play by Mathew Ryan as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
35' Mason Mount from Chelsea swings in the corner from the left.
35' Ball possession: Chelsea: 61%, Brighton: 39%.
35' Ross Barkley sees his shot deflected off target
34' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
34' Dale Stephens relieves the pressure with a clearance
34' Marcos Alonso puts in a cross...
33' Steven Alzate is booked for diving.
33' Steven Alzate throws himself to the ground, attempting to win a free-kick, but the ref is not having it
33' Great defending by Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea to prevent his team conceding a goal.
33' Adam Webster from Brighton directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
32' Safe hands from Kepa Arrizabalaga as he comes out and claims the ball
32' Aaron Mooy puts in a cross...
32' Cesar Azpilicueta relieves the pressure with a clearance
32' Pascal Gross swings in a cross from the free kick.
31' The match is being overshadowed by some very harsh play from both sides
31' Yellow card for Marcos Alonso.
31' Marcos Alonso from Chelsea commits a foul by elbowing Martin Montoya
30' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30' Cesar Azpilicueta relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Pascal Gross puts in a cross...
30' Brighton is trying to create something here.
29' The game is restarted.
28' The referee shows Neal Maupay the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
28' The play is stopped. The players are pushing and shouting at each-other, the referee should take action.
28' Obstruction as Neal Maupay cuts off the run of Kepa Arrizabalaga. A free-kick is awarded.
27' Brighton is in control of the ball.
27' Chelsea is in control of the ball.
26' Chelsea is in control of the ball.
25' Goal kick for Chelsea.
25' Daniel Burn from Brighton crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
25' Ball possession: Chelsea: 68%, Brighton: 32%.
25' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
24' Brighton is in control of the ball.
24' Willian from Chelsea directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
23' After a tactical foul, Andreas Christensen sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
23' Andreas Christensen from Chelsea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Neal Maupay
22' Andreas Christensen could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
22' Yves Bissouma is penalised for pushing Fikayo Tomori.
22' A shot by Willian is blocked.
21' Neal Maupay from Brighton is ruled offside.
21' A shot by Tammy Abraham is blocked.
21' Jorginho puts in a cross...
20' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
20' Ball possession: Chelsea: 65%, Brighton: 35%.
20' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
20' Mason Mount from Chelsea passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
20' Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
20' A shot by Ross Barkley is blocked.
19' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
19' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
18' Chelsea take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
18' Willian from Chelsea directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
17' Chelsea is in control of the ball.
17' Danger! Adam Webster from Brighton successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
17' Adam Webster from Brighton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
17' Brighton start a counter attack.
16' Marcos Alonso from Chelsea crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
16' The referee signals a free kick as Dale Stephens from Brighton trips Willian
15' A shot by Willian is blocked.
15' Chelsea is having a good opportunity to score.
15' Ball possession: Chelsea: 64%, Brighton: 36%.
14' POST! A header by Tammy Abraham hits the post!
14' Mason Mount swings in a cross from the free kick.
13' The referee signals a free kick as Lewis Dunk from Brighton trips Tammy Abraham
13' Pascal Gross from Brighton directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
13' Danger! Yves Bissouma from Brighton successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
13' Neal Maupay from Brighton is ruled offside.
12' Goal kick for Brighton.
12' Willian fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
12' Great skill from Willian as he dribbles past his opponents
11' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
11' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
11' Chelsea is in control of the ball.
10' Ball possession: Chelsea: 62%, Brighton: 38%.
10' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
9' Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
9' Danger averted there as Daniel Burn from Brighton clears the danger with a good tackle
8' Chelsea is in control of the ball.
7' Brighton is in control of the ball.
7' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
6' Goal kick for Brighton.
6' Tammy Abraham goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
6' A chance opens up as Mason Mount from Chelsea successfully finds a team mate in the area...
6' Great skill from Mason Mount as he dribbles past his opponents
6' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
5' Jorginho relieves the pressure with a clearance
5' Pascal Gross puts in a cross...
5' Ball possession: Chelsea: 77%, Brighton: 23%.
5' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
4' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
4' Goal kick for Brighton.
4' Jorginho from Chelsea fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
4' Marcos Alonso from Chelsea find his team mate with a neat back heel pass.
3' Mason Mount from Chelsea swings in the corner from the left.
3' Tammy Abraham forces a good save from Mathew Ryan who turns the ball behind for a corner!
3' Lewis Dunk could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
3' Pedro Rodriguez from Chelsea had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
3' Danger! Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
2' A shot by Willian is blocked.
2' Willian from Chelsea plays a cheeky 1-2 with Tammy Abraham.
2' Chelsea is trying to create something here.
1' Chelsea is in control of the ball.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' Brighton kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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