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Brighton vs Chelsea LIVE: FA Cup result and reaction as Mitoma ...

Brighton vs Chelsea LIVE FA Cup result and reaction as Mitoma
Brighton 2-1 Chelsea: The Seagulls got back to winning ways in style to edge Chelsea out of the FA Cup
Nkunku was always going to stay at Chelsea - Maresca

Brighton have bounced back from ignominy at Nottingham Forest in style as they came from behind to defeat Chelsea in all Premier League FA Cup fourth round clash.

It was a nightmare for the hosts as Bart Verbruggen produced a howler to gift Chelsea the lead, parrying Cole Palmer’s bouncing delivery into his own side-netting on five minutes.

However, Brighton responded superbly to falling behind, with Georginio Rutter latching on to a fantastic Joel Veltman cross to equalise just seven minutes later.

They continued to be the better team for much of the contest and got their reward after the break, with Kaoru Mitoma brilliantly flicking over Robert Sanchez to complete Brighton’s turnaround.

Relive all the action from the FA Cup with our live blog below:

Brighton vs Chelsea LIVE

Still to come in the FA Cup fourth round

It’s been a hectic couple days in the FA Cup - but fourth round entertainment is far from over:

Blackburn Rovers v Wolves (12:30pm)

Plymouth Argyle v Liverpool (3:00pm)

Aston Villa v Tottenham (5:35pm)

Doncaster v Crystal Palace (7:45pm)

Exeter City v Nottingham Forest (8pm)

Will Castle9 February 2025 00:00

Hurzeler names two standout stars

Fabian Hurzeler has named the two players that stood out to him in Brighton’s FA Cup win over Chelsea.

"We all know what we get from Tariq Lamptey,” he said.

“He is a great team player and put in a very good performance.”

Speaking on the match-winner, Hurzeler added: “Mitoma has shown his commitment to this club."

Kaoru Mitoma enjoyed his winner (Gareth Fuller/PA)
Kaoru Mitoma enjoyed his winner (Gareth Fuller/PA) (PA Wire)

Will Castle8 February 2025 23:40

Hurzeler delighted with side's response

"I am really proud of how we bounced back from a big loss,” he told ITV. “I am proud of how they stuck together.

"It is very important not to overreact to setbacks. I stayed calm. We analysed the reasons.”

Will Castle8 February 2025 23:20

Results from across the FA Cup fourth round so far

Here are all the results from the fourth round ties so far.

Manchester United 2-1 Leicester City

Leyton Orient 1-2 Manchester City

Coventry City 1-4 Ipswich Town

Everton 0-2 Bournemouth

Leeds United 0-2 Millwall

Southampton 0-1 Burnley

Wigan Athletic 1-2 Fulham

Preston North End 0-0 Wycombe Wanderers (Preston won 4-2 on penalties)

Stoke City 3-3 Cardiff City (Cardiff won 4-2 on penalties)

Birmingham City 2-3 Newcastle United

Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Chelsea

Will Castle8 February 2025 23:00

Tariq Lamptey stars against boyhood club

Last week, Tariq Lamptey looked poised for a move to Ajax, having been lambasted for his display in the 7-0 loss to Forest.

Tonight, he’s proved his worth in droves. A constant presence at both ends of the pitch and a menace to his opposition down the left-hand side.

(Getty Images)

Will Castle8 February 2025 22:40

Brighton get back to winning ways to knock Chelsea out of the FA Cup

Danny Welbeck congratulates Brighton teammate Kaoru Mitoma on netting against Chelsea
Danny Welbeck congratulates Brighton teammate Kaoru Mitoma on netting against Chelsea (Getty Images)
Kaoru Mitoma beats Robert Sanchez to net Brighton's second goal of the game
Kaoru Mitoma beats Robert Sanchez to net Brighton's second goal of the game (Getty Images)
Georginio Rutter headed in Brighton's equaliser after Chelsea's early opener
Georginio Rutter headed in Brighton's equaliser after Chelsea's early opener (Getty Images)

Will Castle8 February 2025 22:20

FULL-TIME! Brighton 2-1 Chelsea

That’ll do it! Brighton are back to winning ways as they edge out Chelsea to progress to the FA Cup fifth round.

Kaoru Mitoma’s second-half strike proved decisive for the Seagulls after coming from behind in the first 45, with Georginio Rutter’s header cancelling out Bart Verbruggen’s early own goal.

A massive boost for Brighton after the ignominy of last weekend’s trip to Nottingham Forest.

Will Castle8 February 2025 21:55

Brighton 2-1 Chelsea

90+4 mins: Poor clearance from Gusto falls to Gomez, whose curling shot goes high and wide.

Goal-kick to Chelsea with 20 seconds to play. It’s got to be hoofed.

Will Castle8 February 2025 21:54

Brighton 2-1 Chelsea

90+3 mins: CHANCE! Madueke gets slipped in behind and drills it into the six-yard box - brilliant defending from the Brighton man to slide in and prevent a Chelsea shirt from a tap in.

Up the other end, Brighton now have a corner. That’s where they’ll hold it.

Will Castle8 February 2025 21:53

Brighton 2-1 Chelsea

90+1 mins: Four minutes added on.

All about game management now for Brighton.

Will Castle8 February 2025 21:51

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