Overview

• The Premier League fixture starts at 3pm BST today at Stamford Bridge.
• The match is not on live TV or domestic streaming in the UK due to the 3pm blackout, with live coverage carried abroad by beIN SPORTS, V Sport, Canal+, DAZN, Peacock and services in Canada.
• UK highlights will appear on Sky Sports’ digital platforms shortly after full-time, with BBC Match of the Day showing a roundup from 10:30pm.
• Chelsea have Cole Palmer ruled out with a groin issue and loanee Facundo Buonanotte unavailable to face his parent club, while goalkeeper Robert Sanchez is eligible after serving a ban.
• Brighton arrive off back-to-back 6-0 cup wins featuring a four-goal haul by Diego Gomez, whereas Chelsea lost at Manchester United last weekend before edging past Lincoln City in midweek.