Brighton vs Chelsea: Premier League Match Preview
Brighton host Chelsea at Amex Stadium on 21 April 2026 in Premier League Regular Season - 34. Brighton arrive 9th on 47 points, while Chelsea sit 6th with 48 points and a Europa League league-phase spot currently in their sights.
Brighton Availability
Brighton have two confirmed absentees and two fitness concerns.
- J. Milner (Injury) is sidelined.
- S. Tzimas (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- D. Gómez (Injury) is doubtful.
- K. Mitoma (Injury) is doubtful.
None of Brighton’s listed absentees feature among the league’s top scorers or assist providers, so their core attacking output, led by D. Welbeck with 12 league goals, should remain intact if the doubts clear.
Chelsea Availability
Chelsea face a heavier absentee list, particularly in attack.
- L. Colwill (Knee Injury) is sidelined.
- J. Bynoe-Gittens (Muscle Injury) is sidelined.
- R. James (Hamstring Injury) is sidelined.
- João Pedro (Muscle Injury) is sidelined.
- F. Jörgensen (Groin Injury) is sidelined.
- M. Mudryk (Suspended) is sidelined.
- Estêvão (Hamstring Injury) is doubtful.
- E. Fernández (Injury) is doubtful.
João Pedro, with 14 goals and 5 assists in the league and also among the top assist providers, is a major blow to Chelsea’s attacking threat.
Impact Summary
From team season statistics, Brighton’s main attacking output (45 league goals) remains largely available, whereas Chelsea’s 53-goal attack loses its most productive contributor in João Pedro, significantly reducing their cutting edge if others do not step up.
