Need to know
Brighton vs Chelsea (Image: Getty)
* **Kick-off details:** The match is set to begin at **8pm on Tuesday, April 21, 2026**. This midweek scheduling is the result of the fixture being moved from the preceding weekend to accommodate Chelsea's FA Cup semi-final appearance at Wembley.
* **The venue:** Brighton & Hove Albion will host the match at the **American Express Stadium** on the south coast, a ground that has increasingly become a fortress for the Seagulls.
* **UK television:** Exclusive live coverage in the United Kingdom is provided by **Sky Sports**. The broadcast begins at **7pm** on the Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event channels, featuring an hour of pre-match analysis.
* **Digital streaming (UK):** Subscribers can stream via the **Sky Go app** on mobile devices or consoles, while those without a contract can use a **NOW Sports Membership** to watch via the NOW app or a web browser.
* **US broadcast info:** Viewers in the United States can watch live on the **USA Network** or stream through **Peacock Premium**. Coverage starts approximately 30 minutes before kick-off with NBC’s Premier League panel.
* **Radio commentary:** National radio listeners can catch full live commentary on **BBC Radio 5 Live** just before 8pm, while local coverage for those on the south coast is available via **BBC Radio Sussex**.
* **Brighton team news:** The home side is expected to be led by **Danny Welbeck** in attack, supported by **Yasin Ayari** and **Georginio Rutter**, though the fitness of the defensive unit is still being monitored.
* **Chelsea team news:** Midfielders **Enzo Fernandez** and captain **Moises Caicedo** (returning to face his old club) are expected to start, but the Blues are concerned about the fitness of injured teenage star **Estevao Willian**.
* **Historical Record:** Chelsea leads the all-time record with **16 wins to Brighton's six**, but the Seagulls have recently become a significant "bogey team" for the Blues, winning their last three consecutive meetings.