{"id":8102,"date":"2025-09-29T10:54:37","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T07:54:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/?p=8102"},"modified":"2025-09-29T10:54:38","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T07:54:38","slug":"brighton-stun-chelsea-with-a-late-3-1-comeback-at-stamford-bridge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/brighton-stun-chelsea-with-a-late-3-1-comeback-at-stamford-bridge\/","title":{"rendered":"Brighton Stun Chelsea with a Late 3-1 Comeback at Stamford Bridge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Brighton & Hove Albion<\/a> <\/strong>pulled off a sensational 3-1 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge<\/a>, turning the game on its head after going a goal down. Despite Chelsea\u2019s early control and Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez\u2019s opener, a second-half red card to Trevoh Chalobah shifted the momentum, allowing Brighton to punish the Blues with three unanswered goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First-Half: Chelsea Take Early Lead<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chelsea began the game with intensity, pressing high and dominating possession. Their efforts were rewarded in the 24th minute<\/strong>, when Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez calmly slotted home<\/strong> to give the Blues the lead. The Argentine midfielder celebrated passionately as Stamford Bridge erupted, and Chelsea looked firmly in control heading into halftime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chalobah\u2019s Red Card Changes the Game<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The match took a dramatic turn early in the second half. In the 52nd minute<\/strong>, Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah was shown a straight red card<\/strong> for a reckless challenge. The dismissal left Chelsea with 10 men and handed Brighton the advantage, setting the stage for a dramatic turnaround.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brighton\u2019s Second-Half Comeback<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Brighton grew in confidence with the extra man, pushing Chelsea deeper into their own half. Their persistence paid off when Danny Welbeck struck in the 77th minute<\/strong> with a sharp finish to level the score at 1-1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As Chelsea tried to hold on, Maxim De Cuyper delivered the killer blow in the 90+2 minute<\/strong>, calmly converting to give Brighton a late lead. Just minutes later, Welbeck struck again in stoppage time (90+7\u2019)<\/strong>, sealing a remarkable comeback for the Seagulls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Match Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n