Former champions Chelsea host Brighton in a Premier League fixture on Saturday at the Stamford Bridge.
Enzo Maresca's team come into the match on the back of a 5-0 win over Barrow in their mid-week third round League Cup match. The Blues are currently in fifth place in the league table.
The visitors are undefeated so far this season, with two wins and three draws from their five matches so far. Brighton's last game was a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest last week.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Chelsea vs. Brighton live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Premier League match in the Canada:
TV channel: —
Live stream: Fubo TV Canada
This game is not available for live TV broadcast for viewers residing in Canada. Streaming options are available on Fubo, which is offering a seven-day FREE trial to new subscribers.
What time does Chelsea vs. Brighton kick off?
This Premier League clash takes place at the Stamford Bridge Stadium in London, England and kicks off on Saturday, September 28 at 3:00 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the Canada:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Atlantic Time | Saturday, September 28 | 11:00 a.m. |
| Eastern Time | Saturday, September 28 | 10:00 a.m. |
| Central Time | Saturday, September 28 | 9:00 a.m. |
| Mountain Time | Saturday, September 28 | 8:00 a.m. |
| Pacific Time | Saturday, September 28 | 7:00 a.m. |
Chelsea vs. Brighton lineups, team news
Romeo Lavia, Reece James and Omari Kellyman are all nursing injuries and will be unavailable for Chelsea in the match against Brighton.
After 11 changes in their midweek League Cup tie, Chelsea may revert to the team that featured against West Ham.
Enzo Fernandez, Moises Caicedo and Cole Palmer should return to the midfield. Meanwhile Nicolas Jackson is likely to lead the attack.
Chelsea predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Sanchez (GK) — Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella — Fernandez, Caicedo — Madueke, Palmer, Sancho — Jackson
Injured: Lavia, James, Kellyman
Suspended: None
Brighton also have four players who are likely to miss the game on Saturday due to injury.
Veteran James Milner is on the injury list, as is Solly March, Matt O'Riley and Brajan Gruda. Striker Joao Pedro has also been ruled out due to a knock he picked up in the match against Nottingham.
Brighton predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Verbruggen (GK) — Veltman, Dunk, Van Hecke, Estupinan — Hinshelwood, Baleba — Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma — Welbeck.
Injured: Milner, March, O'Riley, Gruda, Pedro
Suspended: None
Chelsea vs. Brighton Prediction
It is set to be an entertaining contest between two aggressive teams. There is a good chance that Brighton will be handed their first defeat this season.
Chelsea are expected to pick up the three points, but this could still be a close game.
Prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Brighton
Premier League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Saturday, September 28
- Newcastle United vs. Manchester City (7:30 a.m.)
- Arsenal vs. Leicester City (10:00 a.m.)
- Brentford vs. West Ham United (10:00 a.m.)
- Chelsea vs. Brighton(10:00 a.m.)
- Everton vs. Crystal Palace (10:00 a.m.)
- Nottingham Forest vs. Fulham (10:00 a.m.)
- Wolves vs. Liverpool (12:30 p.m.)
Sunday, September 29
- Ipswich Town vs. Aston Villa (9:00 a.m.)
- Manchester United vs. Tottenham (11:30 a.m.)
Monday, September 30
- Bournemouth vs. Southampton (3:00 p.m.)
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