Commentary:
90+5' Reece James from Chelsea is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+5' Chelsea with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Ball possession: Brighton: 52%, Chelsea: 48%.
90+4' Ross Barkley shoots from outside the box, but [goalkeeper] has it under control
90+4' Marcos Alonso relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+4' Solly March sends a long ball upfield.
90+3' Ross Barkley is penalised for pushing Adam Webster.
90+3' Goal kick for Chelsea.
90+2' Alireza Jahanbakhsh from Brighton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
90+2' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
90+1' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Dangerous challenge by Mason Mount from Chelsea. Lewis Dunk on the receiving end of that.
90' N'Golo Kante from Chelsea directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90' Danger! Timo Werner from Chelsea successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
90' Ball possession: Brighton: 53%, Chelsea: 47%.
89' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
89' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
88' Chelsea with a potentially dangerous attack.
88' Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
88' Danger! Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
87' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
87' Ross Barkley is penalised for pushing Adam Webster.
86' Goal kick for Chelsea.
86' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
85' Ball possession: Brighton: 52%, Chelsea: 48%.
85' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
85' Jorginho is injured and is replaced by Cesar Azpilicueta.
84' Jorginho is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
83' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
83' Goal kick for Chelsea.
83' Marcos Alonso relieves the pressure with a clearance
83' Leandro Trossard puts in a cross...
82' Tariq Lamptey from Brighton directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
82' Brighton are in control of the ball.
81' Yellow card for Tariq Lamptey.
81' Reckless challenge there. Tariq Lamptey commits a rough foul on Ross Barkley
81' Aaron Connolly shoots from outside the box, but [goalkeeper] has it under control
80' Ball possession: Brighton: 53%, Chelsea: 47%.
80' Kai Havertz is leaving the field to be replaced by Callum Hudson-Odoi in a tactical substitution.
79' Ben White is injured and is replaced by Pascal Gross.
79' Steven Alzate is leaving the field to be replaced by Alireza Jahanbakhsh in a tactical substitution.
78' The referee signals a free kick as Yves Bissouma from Brighton trips Ross Barkley
78' Safe hands from Mathew Ryan as he comes out and claims the ball
78' Reece James from Chelsea sends a deflected cross into the box.
78' Yves Bissouma relieves the pressure with a clearance
77' Reece James from Chelsea swings in the corner from the right.
77' Great defending by Ben White from Brighton to prevent his team conceding a goal.
77' A shot by Timo Werner is blocked.
77' A chance opens up as Ross Barkley from Chelsea successfully finds a team mate in the area...
76' Chelsea start a counter attack.
76' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
76' Solly March from Brighton directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
75' The referee signals a free kick as Timo Werner from Chelsea trips Lewis Dunk
75' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75' Ball possession: Brighton: 54%, Chelsea: 46%.
74' Kai Havertz relieves the pressure with a clearance
74' Solly March from Brighton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
74' Brighton start a counter attack.
74' Kai Havertz could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
73' The referee signals a free kick as Kurt Zouma from Chelsea trips Neal Maupay
73' Danger! Marcos Alonso from Chelsea successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
73' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
72' Brighton are trying to create something here.
72' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
71' Andreas Christensen relieves the pressure with a clearance
71' Leandro Trossard puts in a cross...
70' Danger averted there as Tariq Lamptey from Brighton clears the danger with a good tackle
70' Danger! Mason Mount from Chelsea successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
70' Chelsea start a counter attack.
70' Ball possession: Brighton: 55%, Chelsea: 45%.
69' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
69' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
68' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
68' Jorginho relieves the pressure with a clearance
68' Tariq Lamptey puts in a cross...
68' Brighton are trying to create something here.
66' Reece James provided the assist for the goal.
66' GOAL! - Kurt Zouma from Chelsea scores after his effort is deflected past the goalkeeper.66' Reece James from Chelsea swings in the corner from the right.
66' Reece James from Chelsea directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
66' Kai Havertz of Chelsea passes the ball to a team mate.
65' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
65' Ball possession: Brighton: 58%, Chelsea: 42%.
65' Ross Barkley from Chelsea is ruled offside.
64' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
64' A shot by Timo Werner is blocked.
64' Reece James puts in a cross...
64' Danger! Kai Havertz from Chelsea successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
63' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
62' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
62' Lewis Dunk relieves the pressure with a clearance
62' Marcos Alonso puts in a cross...
62' Ben White relieves the pressure with a clearance
62' Great skill from Mason Mount as he dribbles past his opponents
61' Goal kick for Chelsea.
61' Ruben Loftus-Cheek is leaving the field to be replaced by Ross Barkley in a tactical substitution.
60' The referee signals a free kick as Ruben Loftus-Cheek from Chelsea trips Lewis Dunk
59' What a miss! Lewis Dunk has a great opportunity to score, but sends his header wide of goal!
59' Leandro Trossard puts in a cross...
59' The referee signals a free kick as Mason Mount from Chelsea trips Yves Bissouma
58' Goal kick for Chelsea.
58' Brighton are trying to create something here.
57' A great goal by Reece James
56' Jorginho provided the assist for the goal.
56' G O O O A A A L - Reece James from Chelsea beats the keeper from outside the box!55' Ball possession: Brighton: 58%, Chelsea: 42%.
54' Tariq Lamptey provided the assist for the goal.
54' G O O O A A A L - Leandro Trossard from Brighton beats the keeper from outside the box!54' Brighton with a potentially dangerous attack.
54' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
53' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
53' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
53' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
52' Marcos Alonso could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
51' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
51' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
50' Kurt Zouma relieves the pressure with a clearance
50' Solly March from Brighton swings in the corner from the right.
50' The game is restarted.
50' Ball possession: Brighton: 58%, Chelsea: 42%.
50' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
49' Tariq Lamptey has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
49' Great skill from Tariq Lamptey as he dribbles past his opponents
49' Tariq Lamptey from Brighton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
48' A shot by Aaron Connolly is blocked.
48' Steven Alzate of Brighton passes the ball to a team mate.
48' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
47' Goal kick for Chelsea.
47' Aaron Connolly from Brighton fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
47' Solly March puts in a cross...
46' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' The second half is underway.
45+5' The two sides have been very evenly matched in the 1st half
45+5' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+5' Ball possession: Brighton: 59%, Chelsea: 41%.
45+5' Could be a good chance here as Tariq Lamptey from Brighton cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
45+4' Marcos Alonso hand-balls.
45+4' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+3' Reece James from Chelsea directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45+3' Mason Mount puts in a cross...
45+3' Lewis Dunk relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+3' Reece James from Chelsea swings in the corner from the left.
45+3' Timo Werner forces a good save from [goalkeeper] who turns the ball behind for a corner!
45+3' Great skill from Timo Werner as he dribbles past his opponents
45+2' N'Golo Kante relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+2' Tariq Lamptey puts in a cross...
45+2' Reece James relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+2' Tariq Lamptey puts in a cross...
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+1' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45' Ball possession: Brighton: 59%, Chelsea: 41%.
45' Adam Lallana is injured and is replaced by Aaron Connolly.
44' Adam Lallana is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
44' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
43' The referee signals a free kick as Jorginho from Chelsea trips Adam Lallana
42' The referee signals a free kick as Kai Havertz from Chelsea trips Solly March
42' Ruben Loftus-Cheek from Chelsea passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
42' Chelsea start a counter attack.
42' Solly March from Brighton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
41' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
41' Brighton are in control of the ball.
41' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
40' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
40' Ball possession: Brighton: 58%, Chelsea: 42%.
39' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
39' Safe hands from Mathew Ryan as he comes out and claims the ball
38' Reece James puts in a cross...
38' Brighton are in control of the ball.
37' Yves Bissouma is penalised for pushing Marcos Alonso.
37' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
36' Andreas Christensen relieves the pressure with a clearance
36' Great skill from Neal Maupay as he dribbles past his opponents
36' Danger! Adam Lallana from Brighton successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
36' Oh no. From a promising position Yves Bissouma from Brighton miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
36' Leandro Trossard from Brighton swings in the corner from the left.
35' Ball possession: Brighton: 55%, Chelsea: 45%.
35' Reece James clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
35' Leandro Trossard from Brighton tries to play a 1-2 with Solly March, but the ball is intercepted.
35' A shot by Solly March is blocked.
35' Steven Alzate tests [goalkeeper] with a long range shot, which is parried back into play!
35' Steven Alzate from Brighton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
34' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
34' Brighton are in control of the ball.
33' Goal kick for Chelsea.
33' Solly March from Brighton swings in the corner from the right.
32' Jorginho clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
32' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
32' Neal Maupay comes back onto the field.
31' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
31' Neal Maupay is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
30' Ball possession: Brighton: 56%, Chelsea: 44%.
30' Neal Maupay is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
30' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
29' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
29' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
29' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
28' Ruben Loftus-Cheek comes back onto the field.
28' The match resumes with a drop ball.
27' Tariq Lamptey is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
27' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
26' Ruben Loftus-Cheek is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
26' Safe hands from Kepa Arrizabalaga as he comes out and claims the ball
26' Neal Maupay goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
26' Tariq Lamptey puts in a cross...
25' A shot by Timo Werner is blocked.
25' Kai Havertz carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
25' Chelsea start a counter attack.
25' A shot by Steven Alzate is blocked.
25' A chance opens up as Adam Lallana from Brighton successfully finds a team mate in the area...
25' Ball possession: Brighton: 50%, Chelsea: 50%.
24' Brighton are in control of the ball.
23' G O O O A A A L - Jorginho from Chelsea puts it away from the penalty spot!22' PENALTY - Mathew Ryan from Brighton concedes a penalty for tripping Timo Werner.
21' CHANCE! Timo Werner finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
21' Jorginho carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
21' Steven Alzate could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
21' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
21' Leandro Trossard from Brighton directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
21' Leandro Trossard from Brighton plays a cheeky 1-2 with Solly March.
20' Ball possession: Brighton: 50%, Chelsea: 50%.
20' Safe hands from Mathew Ryan as he comes out and claims the ball
19' Timo Werner from Chelsea heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
19' Mason Mount puts in a cross...
19' The referee signals a free kick as Ben White from Brighton trips Kai Havertz
18' Marcos Alonso is penalised for pushing Yves Bissouma.
17' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
17' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
16' Ball possession: Brighton: 64%, Chelsea: 36%.
16' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
16' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
15' The referee signals a free kick as Solly March from Brighton trips Timo Werner
15' Leandro Trossard from Brighton passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
15' A chance opens up as Yves Bissouma from Brighton successfully finds a team mate in the area...
15' Reece James relieves the pressure with a clearance
15' Solly March from Brighton swings in the corner from the right.
14' Neal Maupay from Brighton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
14' Lewis Dunk relieves the pressure with a clearance
13' Reece James puts in a cross...
13' Ben White is penalised for pushing Marcos Alonso.
13' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
12' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
12' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
11' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
10' Ball possession: Brighton: 72%, Chelsea: 28%.
10' Brighton are in control of the ball.
9' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
9' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
9' Brighton are in control of the ball.
8' Timo Werner from Chelsea is ruled offside.
8' Could be a good chance here as Marcos Alonso from Chelsea cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
7' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
7' The referee signals a free kick as Mason Mount from Chelsea trips Tariq Lamptey
7' Solly March from Brighton goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Reece James
6' Brighton with a potentially dangerous attack.
5' Ball possession: Brighton: 50%, Chelsea: 50%.
5' Goal kick for Chelsea.
5' Adam Webster fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
4' Reece James hand-balls.
4' Timo Werner from Chelsea is ruled offside.
4' Reece James carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
3' Today's game will be played behind closed doors, due to Coronavirus outbreak safety precautions.
3' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
3' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
2' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
2' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' Brighton kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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