Mitoma's Goal Sends Brighton Past Chelsea in FA Cup

In the FA Cup fourth round, Brighton and Hove Albion overcame Chelsea 2-1, with Kaoru Mitoma scoring the decisive goal in the 57th minute. Chelsea initially took the lead due to a fifth-minute own goal by Brighton's Bart Verbruggen, but Brighton quickly equalized through Georginio Rutter's header. Despite Chelsea's early advantage, they failed to capitalize, allowing Brighton to dominate the second half. Mitoma's winner came amid controversy over a potential handball in the buildup. This victory marks a significant comeback for Brighton after their recent heavy loss to Nottingham Forest. Chelsea's defeat extends their winless run away from home, leaving them with limited prospects for silverware this season.