In 90 minutes of action, Chelsea can save face from what has been a long and underperforming season by moving into pole position for a European qualifying spot.
On Wednesday, May 15, Chelsea travel to face Brighton and Hove Albion at the American Express Stadium in Brighton, England. With a win and a draw or a loss for Newcastle, Chelsea could leapfrog Newcastle into sixth place in the table, which would be good for a spot in the UEFA Europa Conference League. Chelsea currently have the lead over Manchester United on goal difference.
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer has been an absolute revelation in his first season at the London club. He has gone from being on the periphery of Manchester City to scoring and assisting 31 goals in one Premier League season. He has helped Chelsea win three consecutive games and move up the table in recent weeks.
Meanwhile, Brighton are just trying to get to the finish line after a difficult second half of the season. Roberto De Zerbi has had difficulty adjusting his tactics this year and his team has only scored three goals since the beginning of April, although he has also conceded 12 goals.
The Jugo Mobile breaks down key details ahead of this game, including how to watch around the world, kick-off times and the latest lineup news.
What time does Chelsea vs Brighton play? kick off?
This Premier League clash takes place at the American Express Stadium in Brighton, England. Kickoff is scheduled for Wednesday, May 15 at 7:45 pm local time.
Here’s how that time translates in some of the most important territories:
| Date | Start time | |
| East Coast of the United States/Canada | Wednesday May 15 | 2:45 pm Eastern Time |
| US/Canada West Coast | Wednesday May 15 | 11:45 a.m. Eastern Time |
| United Kingdom | Wednesday May 15 | 7:45 pm Pacific Time |
| India | Thursday May 16 | 12:15 a.m. Eastern Time |
| Australia | Thursday May 16 | 4:45am AEST |
Chelsea vs Brighton live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Premier League match in selected areas of major regions around the world:
| Region | TELEVISION | Transmission |
| USA | — | Peacock |
| Canada | — | |
| United Kingdom | — | |
| Australia | — | optus sport |
| India | — | JioTV, hot star |
USA: This game is available for live streaming on the Peacock app.
Canada: Every Premier League match this season is live stream exclusively via Fubo in Canada. New users can register for a FREE rehearsal.
Australia: Australian fans can stream every match live and on-demand on Optus Sport.
India: Indian fans can live stream this Premier League match on Jio TV and Hotstar.
UNITED KINGDOM: As this match was originally scheduled for a Saturday at 3:00 pm local time, UK television blackout rules still apply, even though the game was postponed and moved to another time.
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Chelsea vs Brighton lineups, team news
Chelsea received a late-season boost this week when Carney Chukwuemeka and Ben Chilwell returned to training after injury. Chelsea is still without Enzo Fernández, Wesley Fofana, Romeo Lavia and goalkeeper Robert Sánchez.
Chelsea Predicted XI (4-2-3-1, from right to left): Petrovic (GK) – Chalobah, Badiashile, Silva, Cucurella – Caicedo, Gallagher – Madueke, Palmer, Nkunku – Jackson.
Chelsea substitutes (9): to confirm
De Zerbi will be without Joel Veltman for this match, but Joao Pedro and Danny Welbeck, who have just signed a new contract at Brighton, are available for selection. Jan Paul van Hecke and Valentin Barco are also out, adding to the club’s long injury list.
Brighton Predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Verbruggen (GK) – Lamptey, Webster, Dunk, Igor – Gross, Gilmour, Moder – Buonanotte, Welbeck, Adingra.
Brighton Substitutes (9): to confirm
Chelsea vs Brighton Prediction
Chelsea faces the final stretch of the season in great form and it is possible that Mauricio Pochettino has saved his job for the moment and has found a formula that works. The way things are going for Brighton, it will be difficult for them to stop Palmer, although the battle between him and former Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmour should be worthy of attention.
Prediction: Chelsea 2-1 Brighton and Hove Albion
