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Where to Watch Brighton vs Chelsea April 2026

Where to Watch Brighton vs Chelsea April 2026 – Separated by just one point in a tightly contested Premier League table, an inconsistent Chelsea side and an in-form Brighton & Hove Albion will meet on matchday 34 of the 2025/2026 season.

The match is scheduled to take place at the American Express Stadium on Wednesday, 22 April 2026 at 02:00 WIB, or Tuesday, 21 April 2026 at 08:00 PM local time.

Chelsea’s chances of qualifying for the Champions League have diminished following a 1-0 defeat to Manchester United on Saturday, while Brighton strengthened their European ambitions with a 2-2 draw against Tottenham Hotspur.

Before the match begins, take a look at the recommendations from Mansion Sports for where to watch Brighton vs Chelsea April 2026 so you do not miss the action.

Team Conditions Ahead of the Match

Brighton

Chelsea’s continued involvement in the race for a Champions League spot means Brighton can also dream of competing on Europe’s biggest stage, especially after previously frustrating the manager who led them to continental competition for the first time three years ago.

Brighton fell behind twice against Roberto De Zerbi’s Tottenham on Saturday night, but responded on both occasions through decisive goals from Kaoru Mitoma and Georginio Rutter, pushing Spurs closer to the relegation zone while boosting their own chances of finishing in the top seven.

Only one point separates Brighton from Chelsea, Brentford, and Bournemouth in the intense race for European qualification, although the draw ended Fabian Hurzeler’s side’s three-match winning streak, having been the most in-form team in the league prior to facing a struggling Tottenham side.

In addition, Brighton have won only three of their last 10 home matches in the Premier League after previously winning four of their first six games of the 2025-26 season, although their most recent match at the Amex Stadium was an important 2-1 victory over defending champions Liverpool in March.

The side inspired by Danny Welbeck had also defeated Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge in September, extending their winning run against The Blues to three matches in all competitions after back-to-back victories in the FA Cup and Premier League within six days in February 2025.

In terms of squad condition, Diego Gomez could not hide his emotions after suffering an injury in the first half against Spurs, appearing to have sustained a knee issue following an awkward landing.

To make matters worse, his replacement Mitoma also had to be withdrawn late in the match, but Hurzeler confirmed that the player was only experiencing cramp and is fit for the midweek fixture.

James Milner (unspecified injury), Adam Webster (knee), and Stefanos Tzimas (knee) are also still undergoing treatment, but captain Lewis Dunk has at least returned after serving a two-match suspension.

Chelsea

Liam Rosenior’s playing career ended at Brighton in 2018, and the 41-year-old manager’s hopes of leading Chelsea to elite European competition next season could also fade if they suffer another poor result in this away fixture.

The positive impact of the new manager has completely dissipated, and Chelsea now hold the unwanted record as the only team to have lost their last four Premier League matches, after Matheus Cunha inflicted another painful defeat on Saturday night.

The absence of Joao Pedro has been highly detrimental for Chelsea, but the weakened Manchester United defense at the time made The Blues’ failure to score even more concerning.

Not only have Chelsea lost five of their last six matches in all competitions, but they have also failed to score in those five defeats, only showing attacking sharpness in a 7-0 demolition of Port Vale in the FA Cup.

Chelsea cannot climb higher than sixth place in the Premier League table regardless of the result of this match, and their poor form has allowed Brentford, Bournemouth, Fulham, Brighton, and Everton to close in on them in the standings.

Losing Joao Pedro before the match was already a major blow for Chelsea, but Rosenior then faced further issues after Estevao Willian and Enzo Fernandez suffered injuries during the match.

Estevao is likely to be sidelined for a considerable period due to a hamstring injury, while Fernandez only experienced cramp and remains in good condition, and Pedro (thigh) has already returned to training on Monday.

Benoit Badiashile (illness) and Filip Jorgensen (groin) are also doubts, while Reece James (hamstring), Levi Colwill (fitness), Jamie Bynoe-Gittens (thigh), and Mykhaylo Mudryk (suspension) are confirmed absentees.