Brighton & Hove Albion vs Chelsea: Lineups Confirmed for Premier League Clash

Lineups confirmed ahead of the Premier League clash at Falmer Stadium show both teams have named their squads. Managers have set out their starting XIs and substitutes. The match pits Brighton & Hove Albion against Chelsea in a midweek fixture.

Brighton & Hove Albion team

Starting XI

• Verbruggen
• Van Hecke
• Georginio
• Minteh
• Hinshelwood
• Baleba
• Boscagli
• Mitoma
• Kadioglu
• Wieffer
• Gross (captain)

Substitutes

• Steele
• Igor Julio
• Dunk
• Welbeck
• Kostoulas
• Ayari
• De Cuyper
• O’Riley
• Veltman

Chelsea team

Starting XI

• Sánchez
• Cucurella
• Hato
• Chalobah
• Fofana
• Gusto
• Enzo (captain)
• Lavia
• Caicedo
• Delap
• Neto

Substitutes

• Sharman-Lowe
• Acheampong
• Tosin
• Sarr
• Essugo
• Santos
• Garnacho
• Derry
• Guiu

Squad notes

Several players are absent from these matchday squads. Estêvão and João Pedro are not included. Cole Palmer is also absent for unspecified reasons. Jesse Derry is named in the Chelsea squad in place of Palmer.

Match details and broadcast

The fixture kicks off on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 20:00 BST. That is 15:00 EDT and 00:30 IST the following day.

The game takes place at Falmer Stadium in Brighton and Hove. Craig Pawson will referee, with James Bell operating as VAR.

Television and streaming

• UK: Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Go streaming
• USA: Universo, NBC Sports Live, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo
• India: Star Sports Select HD1, JioHotstar streaming
• Nigeria and parts of Africa: SuperSport Premier League, Canal+ Sport 3, DStv Now

Filmogaz.com will provide further updates and analysis after the match. Coverage will include reaction to the lineups and key moments.