In a thrilling English Premier League clash, Chelsea secured a 4-2 victory against Brighton & Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge on September 28th, 2024. The game was filled with intense moments and plenty of goals to keep fans on the edge of their seats.

The match started with an early goal for Brighton in the 7th minute. Georginio Rutter headed the ball into the bottom right corner, assisted by Carlos Baleba. However, Chelsea quickly responded with a goal in the 21st minute. Cole Palmer found the back of the net with a left-footed shot, assisted by Nicolas Jackson, equalizing the score at 1-1.

The game continued with constant action and drama. In the 28th minute, Chelsea was awarded a penalty, which was confidently converted by Cole Palmer, giving Chelsea a 2-1 lead. Lewis Dunk from Brighton received a yellow card in the 27th minute for an act of unsportsmanlike conduct. A flurry of yellow cards followed, with Pervis Estupinan and Enzo Fernandez both receiving cautions.

Chelsea extended their lead in the 31st minute when Cole Palmer scored his second goal of the match, putting his team ahead 3-1. However, Brighton quickly responded in the 34th minute through Carlos Baleba, reducing the deficit to 3-2. Just before halftime, Cole Palmer completed his hat-trick with a brilliant left-footed shot, assisted by Jadon Sancho, making it 4-2 in favor of Chelsea.

The second half saw substitutions from both teams, as Yasin Ayari, Igor Julio, Pedro Neto, Renato Veiga, Mykhailo Mudryk, Julio Enciso, Yankuba Minteh, Evan Ferguson, Christopher Nkunku, and Romeo Lavia entered the field.

Despite several chances for both teams, no further goals were scored in the remaining minutes. Wesley Fofana received a yellow card for a foul in the 78th minute, adding to the card count for Chelsea.

The game showcased the offensive prowess of Cole Palmer, who became the first player in Premier League history to score four goals before halftime in a single match. His exceptional performance drew praise from fans, with many expressing their admiration for his skills and potential.

The victory for Chelsea keeps them in good form as they prepare to face Gent in the UEFA Conference League on October 3rd. Brighton, on the other hand, will look to bounce back when they take on Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on October 6th.

Overall, the Chelsea vs. Brighton game was a thrilling display of attacking football, with plenty of goals and exciting moments for both sets of fans to enjoy.