Commentary:
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Ball possession: Brighton: 42%, Chelsea: 58%.
90+5' Today's attendance is 30880.
90+4' A shot by Marcos Alonso is blocked.
90+4' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+4' Marc Cucurella relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+4' Marcos Alonso from Chelsea swings in the corner from the right.
90+4' Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
90+4' A chance opens up as Timo Werner from Chelsea successfully finds a team mate in the area...
90+3' Chelsea with a potentially dangerous attack.
90+3' Antonio Ruediger relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+3' Alexis Mac Allister swings in a cross from the free kick.
90+2' The referee signals a free kick as Marcos Alonso from Chelsea trips Solly March
90+2' Thiago Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+2' Solly March puts in a cross...
90+2' A shot by Neal Maupay is blocked.
90+1' Cesar Azpilicueta relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+1' Marc Cucurella puts in a cross...
90+1' Antonio Ruediger relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+1' Solly March puts in a cross...
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Ball possession: Brighton: 42%, Chelsea: 58%.
90' Goal kick for Brighton.
90' Mateo Kovacic goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
90' Adam Webster relieves the pressure with a clearance
90' Marcos Alonso from Chelsea swings in the corner from the right.
89' Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
88' Leandro Trossard from Brighton is ruled offside.
87' Thiago Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
87' Marc Cucurella puts in a cross...
87' Danger! Marc Cucurella from Brighton successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
86' A shot by Timo Werner is blocked.
86' Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
86' Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea plays a cheeky 1-2 with Timo Werner.
86' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
85' Safe hands from Robert Sanchez as he comes out and claims the ball
85' Cesar Azpilicueta puts in a cross...
85' Ball possession: Brighton: 42%, Chelsea: 58%.
85' Marcos Alonso from Chelsea makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
84' Thiago Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
83' Steven Alzate puts in a cross...
82' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
82' Solly March relieves the pressure with a clearance
82' Marcos Alonso puts in a cross...
82' Marcos Alonso takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
81' Hakim Ziyech is leaving the field to be replaced by Timo Werner in a tactical substitution.
81' The referee shows Antonio Ruediger the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
80' Jorginho is leaving the field to be replaced by Mateo Kovacic in a tactical substitution.
80' Romelu Lukaku is leaving the field to be replaced by Kai Havertz in a tactical substitution.
80' Yellow card for Daniel Burn.
80' Dangerous challenge by Daniel Burn from Brighton. Hakim Ziyech on the receiving end of that.
80' Ball possession: Brighton: 44%, Chelsea: 56%.
79' Daniel Burn relieves the pressure with a clearance
79' Hakim Ziyech puts in a cross...
79' A shot by N'Golo Kante is blocked.
78' Adam Webster relieves the pressure with a clearance
78' Callum Hudson-Odoi puts in a cross...
78' Marcos Alonso from Chelsea directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
78' A chance opens up as Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea successfully finds a team mate in the area...
77' Obstruction as Neal Maupay cuts off the run of Kepa Arrizabalaga. A free-kick is awarded.
77' Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton swings in the corner from the left.
76' Tariq Lamptey is leaving the field to be replaced by Solly March in a tactical substitution.
76' Marcos Alonso clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
76' Leandro Trossard puts in a cross...
75' Ball possession: Brighton: 44%, Chelsea: 56%.
75' Brighton plays a short goal kick.
75' Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea swings in the corner from the right.
74' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
74' Adam Webster clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
74' Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea swings in the corner from the right.
74' Daniel Burn clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
73' Callum Hudson-Odoi puts in a cross...
73' Adam Webster relieves the pressure with a clearance
73' Mason Mount from Chelsea swings in the corner from the left.
73' Romelu Lukaku forces a good save from Robert Sanchez who turns the ball behind for a corner!
73' Antonio Ruediger puts in a cross...
72' The referee signals a free kick as Joel Veltman from Brighton trips Callum Hudson-Odoi
72' Thiago Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
72' Tariq Lamptey puts in a cross...
71' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
71' Adam Webster from Brighton directs a ball squarely in the box, but Kepa Arrizabalaga runs out to collect the ball
71' Great skill from Adam Webster as he dribbles past his opponents
71' Adam Webster from Brighton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
70' A shot by Neal Maupay is blocked.
70' Ball possession: Brighton: 44%, Chelsea: 56%.
70' Safe hands from Robert Sanchez as he comes out and claims the ball
69' Cesar Azpilicueta puts in a cross...
69' The match resumes with a drop ball.
69' The play is stopped for a brief moment, as the ball was touched by the referee.
69' Chelsea plays a short goal kick.
68' Leandro Trossard from Brighton directs a ball squarely in the box.
68' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
68' Oh no. From a promising position Neal Maupay from Brighton miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
68' Tariq Lamptey from Brighton successfully directs a ball squarely in the box and finds a team mate.
68' Leandro Trossard from Brighton makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
67' Brighton plays a short goal kick.
67' Ball possession: Brighton: 44%, Chelsea: 56%.
66' Marcos Alonso fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
65' Leandro Trossard is penalised for pushing Cesar Azpilicueta.
64' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
64' Brighton plays a short goal kick.
64' N'Golo Kante fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
64' A shot by Callum Hudson-Odoi is blocked.
64' Great skill from Callum Hudson-Odoi as he dribbles past his opponents
63' Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
63' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
62' Danny Welbeck is leaving the field to be replaced by Neal Maupay in a tactical substitution.
62' Pascal Gross is leaving the field to be replaced by Leandro Trossard in a tactical substitution.
60' Alexis Mac Allister provided the assist for the goal.
60' G O O O A A A L - Adam Webster from Brighton heads the ball home!60' Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton swings in the corner from the left.
60' It's a miraculous save by Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea as he prevents a certain goal!
60' Should have been a goal! Alexis Mac Allister gets a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by Kepa Arrizabalaga!
60' A chance opens up as Marc Cucurella from Brighton successfully finds a team mate in the area...
60' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
59' After a tactical foul, Marcos Alonso sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
59' Marcos Alonso from Chelsea goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Tariq Lamptey
59' A shot by Marcos Alonso is blocked.
59' Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea successfuly makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
59' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
59' Danger averted there as Daniel Burn from Brighton clears the danger with a good tackle
58' Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
58' Romelu Lukaku relieves the pressure with a clearance
57' Pascal Gross from Brighton swings in the corner from the right.
57' Jorginho clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
57' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
56' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
56' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
56' Ball possession: Brighton: 43%, Chelsea: 57%.
56' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
55' Thiago Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
55' Jakub Moder puts in a cross...
55' Brighton are in control of the ball.
54' Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
54' The referee signals a free kick as Steven Alzate from Brighton trips Jorginho
53' Daniel Burn from Brighton tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper is first to it.
53' Pascal Gross from Brighton swings in the corner from the right.
52' Tariq Lamptey from Brighton sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
52' Brighton are trying to create something here.
51' Adam Webster relieves the pressure with a clearance
51' Callum Hudson-Odoi puts in a cross...
51' Great defending by Thiago Silva from Chelsea to prevent his team conceding a goal.
51' Danny Welbeck from Brighton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
50' Ball possession: Brighton: 46%, Chelsea: 54%.
50' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
49' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
48' A shot by Hakim Ziyech is blocked.
48' Adam Webster relieves the pressure with a clearance
48' Mason Mount from Chelsea swings in the corner from the left.
48' Jorginho from Chelsea tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
47' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
47' Chelsea with a potentially dangerous attack.
46' Chelsea plays a short goal kick.
46' Danny Welbeck from Brighton sends an effort wide of target
46' Danger! Pascal Gross from Brighton successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Brighton: 49%, Chelsea: 51%.
45+2' Danny Welbeck hand-balls.
45+2' Joel Veltman from Brighton heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
45+2' Pascal Gross from Brighton swings in the corner from the right.
45+1' Thiago Silva clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
45+1' Tariq Lamptey puts in a cross...
45+1' Tariq Lamptey from Brighton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Ball possession: Brighton: 49%, Chelsea: 51%.
45' Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea sends an effort wide of target
45' A chance opens up as Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea successfully finds a team mate in the area...
45' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
44' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
43' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
43' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
42' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
41' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
41' Ball possession: Brighton: 47%, Chelsea: 53%.
40' Chelsea plays a short goal kick.
40' Danny Welbeck fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
40' Danny Welbeck from Brighton takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
39' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
39' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
38' Marc Cucurella puts in a cross...
38' Marc Cucurella from Brighton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
38' Kepa Arrizabalaga relieves the pressure with a clearance
38' Pascal Gross puts in a cross...
37' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
37' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
36' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
36' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
36' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
35' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
35' Ball possession: Brighton: 45%, Chelsea: 55%.
34' Joel Veltman hand-balls.
34' N'Golo Kante relieves the pressure with a clearance
34' Jakub Moder puts in a cross...
34' Tariq Lamptey from Brighton makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
34' Danger! Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
34' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
33' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
33' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
32' Brighton plays a short goal kick.
32' Jorginho fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
32' Poor play by Robert Sanchez as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
32' Marcos Alonso puts in a cross...
32' Marcos Alonso from Chelsea sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
32' Danger! Mason Mount from Chelsea successfully directs the ball behind the defence and finds a team mate...
32' Thiago Silva relieves the pressure with a clearance
31' Alexis Mac Allister swings in a cross from the free kick.
31' Dangerous challenge by Marcos Alonso from Chelsea. Tariq Lamptey on the receiving end of that.
30' Marc Cucurella puts in a cross...
30' Ball possession: Brighton: 44%, Chelsea: 56%.
30' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
29' A great goal by Hakim Ziyech
28' N'Golo Kante provided the assist for the goal.
28' G O O O A A A L - Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea beats the keeper from outside the box with the left foot!28' Joel Veltman relieves the pressure with a clearance
28' Hakim Ziyech puts in a cross...
28' Chelsea plays a short goal kick.
27' Oh no. From a promising position Danny Welbeck from Brighton miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
27' Steven Alzate puts in a cross...
27' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
26' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
25' Brighton are in control of the ball.
25' Ball possession: Brighton: 43%, Chelsea: 57%.
24' Safe hands from Robert Sanchez as he comes out and claims the ball
24' Marcos Alonso puts in a cross...
23' Marc Cucurella relieves the pressure with a clearance
23' Cesar Azpilicueta puts in a cross...
23' Cesar Azpilicueta from Chelsea takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
23' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
22' A shot by Alexis Mac Allister is blocked.
22' Danny Welbeck from Brighton heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
22' Tariq Lamptey puts in a cross...
21' Brighton with a potentially dangerous attack.
21' Ball possession: Brighton: 47%, Chelsea: 53%.
21' That's a great ball by Mason Mount from Chelsea. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
20' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
19' Chelsea are in control of the ball.
18' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
18' Brighton are in control of the ball.
17' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
17' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
16' Joel Veltman relieves the pressure with a clearance
16' Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea swings in the corner from the right.
16' Cesar Azpilicueta forces a good save from Robert Sanchez who turns the ball behind for a corner!
15' A chance opens up as Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea successfully finds a team mate in the area...
15' Ball possession: Brighton: 43%, Chelsea: 57%.
15' Marc Cucurella from Brighton directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
14' The referee signals a free kick as Jorginho from Chelsea trips Alexis Mac Allister
14' Brighton are in control of the ball.
13' Safe hands from Kepa Arrizabalaga as he comes out and claims the ball
13' Marc Cucurella puts in a cross...
13' Brighton are trying to create something here.
12' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
11' Callum Hudson-Odoi is penalised for pushing Joel Veltman.
11' Brighton are in control of the ball.
10' Jakub Moder from Brighton directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
10' Goal kick for Brighton.
10' Ball possession: Brighton: 50%, Chelsea: 50%.
9' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
9' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
9' Chelsea are trying to create something here.
8' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
8' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
7' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
6' The referee signals a free kick as Jakub Moder from Brighton trips N'Golo Kante
6' Chelsea take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
6' Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
5' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' Ball possession: Brighton: 60%, Chelsea: 40%.
5' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' Jakub Moder from Brighton tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
5' Marcos Alonso relieves the pressure with a clearance
5' Steven Alzate puts in a cross...
4' Brighton take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
4' Chelsea plays a short goal kick.
3' Jakub Moder sends a shot inches wide. Close!
3' Danny Welbeck from Brighton find his team mate with a neat back heel pass.
3' Cesar Azpilicueta relieves the pressure with a clearance
3' Tariq Lamptey puts in a cross...
2' Brighton take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
2' Chelsea take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' It's a cold day for playing football.
1' Chelsea kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
Welcome to The American Express Community Stadium, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
Max favourites reached