Brighton Scores Two Late Goals to Beat 10-Man Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea suffered a 3-1 Premier League defeat at home to Brighton & Hove Albion after defender Trevoh Chalobah was sent off early in the second half, reducing Chelsea to 10 men. Despite taking the lead through Enzo Fernandez's header in the first half, Chelsea struggled to maintain their advantage, with Brighton capitalizing on their numerical superiority late in the game. Substitute Danny Welbeck scored twice, including the equalizer and a late winner, while Maxim De Cuyper also netted a decisive goal in stoppage time. Chelsea's defensive frailties and inability to adapt under pressure were highlighted, as they conceded three goals from opposition substitutes this season, more than any other Premier League team. The loss dropped Chelsea to 7th place in the league, while Brighton climbed to 10th, marking their fifth victory against Chelsea in 21 meetings. The match underscored the importance of discipline, with Chelsea's red card proving pivotal to the outcome and Brighton's tactical resilience paying off.