Thrilling Premier League Comeback: Brighton Stuns 10-Man Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

Brighton & Hove Albion staged a stunning second-half comeback to defeat Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League, capitalizing on a crucial red card to secure all three points.

The match, played on Saturday, September 27, 2025, saw the home side initially take the lead, but the contest dramatically shifted after the sending off.

Match Summary

Time	Team	Event	Player(s)
24'	Chelsea	Goal	Enzo Fernández (Header)
53'	Chelsea	Red Card	Trevoh Chalobah (Denial of goal-scoring opportunity)
77'	Brighton	Goal	Danny Welbeck (Header)
90+4'	Brighton	Goal	Maxim De Cuyper (Header)
90+10'	Brighton	Goal	Danny Welbeck

The Turning Point

Chelsea looked comfortable after Enzo Fernández headed in the opener in the 24th minute. However, the game was irrevocably altered in the 53rd minute when defender Trevoh Chalobah was shown a red card for a professional foul, reducing the Blues to ten men.

Brighton seized the numerical advantage in the final stages. Veteran striker and substitute Danny Welbeck headed in the equalizer in the 77th minute. The Seagulls then secured a dramatic victory in stoppage time: Maxim De Cuyper scored a second header in the 94th minute, and Welbeck capped off his brilliant substitute performance with his second goal of the day in the 10th minute of added time (90+10') to seal the 3-1 victory.

The result marks a major upset at Stamford Bridge and provides a huge boost to Brighton's campaign.