Brighton eliminates Chelsea 2-1 in FA Cup

Brighton & Hove Albion achieved a 2-1 comeback victory over Chelsea in the FA Cup, securing their place in the fifth round. Chelsea initially took the lead after just five minutes due to a calamitous own goal from Brighton's goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen. However, Brighton quickly equalized with a header from Georginio Rutter just seven minutes later. In the second half, Kaoru Mitoma netted the winner with a skillful flick over Chelsea's goalkeeper, Robert Sanchez. Chelsea struggled to create clear chances throughout the match, despite having some promising attacks, while Brighton's defense held firm. The defeat left Chelsea facing criticism for their lack of offensive effectiveness, especially after making several changes to their lineup from previous matches.