2021/22
Matchweek 20
All times shown are your local time
Wed 29 Dec 2021
Kick Off:
Stamford Bridge, London
Att: 40,080
Ref: Mike Dean

WHO'S GOING TO BE YOUR

MAN OF THE MATCH?

Late Welbeck header hits Chelsea’s title hopes

Substitute Danny Welbeck scored in stoppage time to earn Brighton & Hove Albion a dramatic 1-1 draw at Chelsea.

After striking a post through Cesar Azpilicueta, Chelsea took the lead on 28 minutes courtesy of Romelu Lukaku.

The Belgian rose above Neal Maupay to head in Mason Mount's corner for his second goal in as many matches.

Brighton pressed hard for an equaliser after the break and Edouard Mendy was forced to tip over Yves Bissouma's dipping strike, while Maupay sent a shot narrowly wide.

The Seagulls' persistence eventually paid off when Welbeck met a cross from Marc Cucurella to head into the corner.

Chelsea move up to second place on 42 points, having played a match more than Liverpool, who are a point behind.

Brighton lie 10th with 24 points.

See: Chelsea report | Brighton report

Next fixtures

Chelsea: 2 Jan v Liverpool (H)
Brighton: 2 Jan v Everton (A)

Match officials

Referee: Mike Dean. Assistants: Eddie Smart, Mark Scholes. Fourth official: Stuart Attwell. VAR: Kevin Friend. Assistant VAR: Simon Beck.

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Match officials

Referee: Mike Dean

Assistants: Edward Smart, Mark Scholes

Fourth Official: Stuart Attwell

VAR: Kevin Friend

Assistant VAR: Simon Beck

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      Season So Far

      Chelsea
       
      Brighton

      Top Player Stats

        Match Stats

        Chelsea
         
        Brighton

        Head-to-Head

        Chelsea
        Total Wins
        7
        Home
        4
        Away
        3
        Brighton
        Total Wins
        2
        Home
        1
        Away
        1

        Played

        13

        Draws 4

        Recent Meetings