Chelsea suffered a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion in the English Premier League on Friday, February 14, 2025, at the Amex Stadium. This loss marked Chelsea's second defeat to Brighton within a week, following their elimination from the FA Cup by the same opponent.
The match began with Brighton taking control early on, as Kaoru Mitoma opened the scoring in the 27th minute with a stunning goal. Mitoma showcased his technical brilliance by controlling a long pass from goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen with an impeccable first touch, outmaneuvering his marker, and curling the ball past Chelsea's Filip Jorgensen. This goal set the tone for Brighton's dominance, as they exploited Chelsea's defensive vulnerabilities.
Brighton's lead was doubled in the 38th minute by Yankuba Minteh, who capitalized on a swift counter-attack. The goal came after smart interplay involving Georginio Rutter, with Minteh finishing clinically to make it 2-0. Chelsea's defense struggled to cope with Brighton's pace and movement, and the visitors' woes continued into the second half. Minteh struck again in the 62nd minute, completing his brace after a defensive error from Levi Colwill allowed Brighton to break through, sealing the 3-0 scoreline.
Chelsea, managed by Enzo Maresca, were unable to mount a significant response, managing just one shot on target throughout the match despite holding nearly 70% possession. This lack of cutting edge in attack highlighted ongoing issues for the Blues, who have now failed to win in their last five Premier League away games. The defeat left Chelsea in fourth place in the league standings, while Brighton climbed to eighth, buoyed by their strong performance and recovery from a heavy loss to Nottingham Forest in their previous league outing.