Here are the official starting lineups for both Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. and Chelsea F.C. for their Premier League Round 34 game from the 25/26 season on 21 April, 2026.

BHAFC beat CFC 3:0, and this match was also Liam Rosenior’s last game as Chelsea manager– he was sacked immediately after this defeat.

Brighton FC vs Chelsea FC 3:0 starting lineups and substitutes April 2026

Verbruggen (GK)

Wieffer (Veltman 46), Van Hecke, Boscagli, Kadioglu

Baleba, Gross

Minteh (De Cuyper 77), Hinshelwood (O’Riley 90+2), Mitoma (Ayari 83)

Rutter (Welbeck 83)

Chelsea FC starting XI vs Brighton & Hove Albion PL April 2026

Sanchez (GK)

Gusto (Acheampong 90+2), Fofana (Garnacho 46), Chalobah, Hato

Neto, Lavia (Essugo 73), Caicedo, Cucurella

Enzo Fernandez

Delap (Guiu 73)

Brighton and Hove Albion FC vs CFC 3:0 Match Timeline 25/26 season

1:0 Kadioglu goal 3
2:0 Hinshelwood goal 56
3:0 Welbeck goal 90+1

Chelsea had 0 shots on target against Brighton in Rosenior’s last game as manager- BHAFC had 9 shots on target in comparison.