Chelsea host Brighton for the Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge, London on Saturday.
The home-team come into the tie having scored nine goals and not conceding any in their last three games across competitions. Their last match was a 5-0 win over Barrow in a third round League Cup tie.
Brighton, meanwhile, are undefeated in the Premier League so far this season. The have picked up nine points from their five matches that include two wins and three draws.
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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
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This match is not available for TV broadcast or live streaming in the UK.
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.
| Date | Saturday, September 28 |
| Kick-off time | 3:00 p.m. BST |
| Venue | Stamford Bridge |
| Location | London, England |
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 BST
Saturday, September 28
- Newcastle United vs. Manchester City (12:30 p.m.)
- Arsenal vs. Leicester City (3:00 p.m.)
- Brentford vs. West Ham United (3:00 p.m.)
- Chelsea vs. Brighton (3:00 p.m.)
- Everton vs. Crystal Palace (3:00 p.m.)
- Nottingham Forest vs. Fulham (3:00 p.m.)
- Wolves vs. Liverpool (5:30 p.m.)
Sunday, September 29
- Ipswich Town vs. Aston Villa (2:00 p.m.)
- Manchester United vs. Tottenham (4:30 p.m.)
Monday, September 30
- Bournemouth vs. Southampton (8:00 p.m.)
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