Brighton and Hove Albion secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Chelsea at the Amex Stadium, piling pressure on manager Enzo Maresca as his side struggles in their bid to qualify for Europe next season. The win marked Brighton’s third defeat in their last four matches.
Kaoru Mitoma opened the scoring with a breathtaking piece of control and skill before Yankuba Minteh doubled the lead. Chelsea’s Cole Palmer endured another frustrating night, failing to create a single chance despite having several late opportunities. Instead, it was Brighton who capitalized on mistakes from the Chelsea defense.
Brighton manager Robson made some changes at halftime but the break did not appear to make much difference. Enzo Maresca has faced criticism for his side’s recent performances and will be under pressure to respond as they move six points clear of their expensively assembled squad in the Premier League table. The Brighton boss acknowledged that his team needs to show more desire, feeling “upset” about their performance.
Brighton dominated possession, but it was Chelsea who made the early impression with Enzo Fernández hitting the post before Georginio Rutter’s cross resulted in Yankuba Minteh slotting home from close range. The home fans were ecstatic as Brighton took a 2-0 lead, and Kaoru Mitoma sealed the win with a third goal just before halftime.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/feb/14/brighton-chelsea-premier-league-match-report