Brighton & Hove Albion vs Chelsea Match Summary

Brighton & Hove Albion welcomed Chelsea to The American Express Community Stadium (Falmer, East Sussex) for a highly anticipated Premier League fixture on January 01, 2020. The encounter was a test of character and tactical flexibility for both managers.

Possession statistics told only half the story, as the game was punctuated by intense pressing and rapid transitions. Both teams had their spells of dominance, but clinical finishing was the difference-maker on the day.

Table & Points Breakdown

Currently, Brighton & Hove Albion finds itself in 11th place with 29 points. Their record shows 7 wins, balanced against 8 draws and 6 losses.

Visitors Chelsea are positioned at 8th. Despite gathering 31 points and securing 8 wins, consistency has been their challenge away from home.

H2H Record Breakdown

In the context of Premier League, these teams have met 6 times. Brighton & Hove Albion has the upper hand with 3 victories.

However, Chelsea has been resilient, winning 3 matches, with 0 ending level. High scoring games are common, with Over 2.5 goals occurring in 6 of these fixtures.

Pre-Match Form

Analyzing the trajectory of both teams prior to this clash:

Complete Match Coverage

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