CHELSEA are back to winning ways after beating Brighton in their epic Carabao Cup clash.
The Blues are struggling in the Premier League and they are now winless in three league fixtures after the Villa defeat.
However, Nicolas Jackson’s strike has given them some hope that they can go far in the Carabao Cup.
- RESULT: Chelsea 1-0 Brighton
- TV/Live stream: Not televised
- Chelsea XI: Sanchez, Disasi, Levin Colwill, Cucurella, Maatsen, Ugochukwu, Caicedo, Chilwell, Mudryk, Palmer, Jackson
- Brighton XI: Verbruggen, Julio, Lampatey, Dahoud, Joao Pedro, Baleba, Mitoma, Van Hecke, Estunpinan, Fati, Buonanotte
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Jackson off the naughty step
It has been a tough start to the season for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, made worse by the fact he is serving a suspension in his next game for accumulating FIVE yellow cards.
However, he looked sharp in the second half tonight, and could have had a hat-trick on another night.
A bright showing from the Senegalese forward, and he will be looking to prove a point when he returns to Premier League action.
Man of the match
What a game we just saw, with some great performances from the Chelsea players in a very hard fought win.
Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill were the two standout performers, but it is the former who takes the SunSport man of the match award tonight.
His assist for the winning goal was absolutely sensational and he looked to drag the team to victory with his second half showing.
If that is a sign of things to come for the Blues, he looks to be a bargain for Todd Boehly and co.
Cole Palmer was Chelsea’s man of the match tonightCredit: Getty
Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
FT. That is all she wrote, and Chelsea have FINALLY won a game.
They will move onto the next round of the Carabao Cup, having dumped Roberto De Zerbi’s Brighton out of the competition.
Nicolas Jackson’s goal made all the difference, and masterful performances from Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill lit up Stamford Bridge.
Great game, and finally some good news for Chelsea fans.
Chelsea finally won a game, against Brighton in the Carabao Cup 1-0Credit: Getty Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
90+5. Ben Chilwell’s night is over, as he leaves the pitch.
Chelsea have used all three of their substitution opportunities, so will have to see the game out with ten men on the pitch.
Conor Gallagher has gone out to the right hand side, and Marc Cucurella has moved to the left side of defence.
Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
90+4. HUGE chance for Brighton.
A foul is not given against Ben Chilwell as Chelsea go forward.
Brighton then counter, and a chance falls to Joao Pedro who just misses.
Very, very close for Brighton, who could still get back into this…
Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
90+3. Armando Broja is flagged for offside, but it bizarrely looks as though he is inside his own half.
Mauricio Pochettino is yellow carded for remonstrating with the officials, and you can see why he is not happy!
Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
90. There will be SEVEN minutes of added time at the end of this one.
Estupinian fires a cross into the box, but it goes straight out for a throw-in on the other side of the pitch.
A long way still to go.
Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
87. Nicolas Jackson is replaced by Armando Broja with three minutes to go until the full-time whistle.
Lots of applause for this change, and it could be Jackson’s goal that proves to be the difference.
Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
84. Chelsea free kick on the halfway line after some good work from Raheem Sterling.
Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
82. Nicolas Jackson is off the pitch injured, and then back on once again for the second time tonight.
It seems to be a wrist injury for the striker.
He continues for now.
Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
80. Change for Brighton.
Adam Lallana is on as they look to try and save their Carabao Cup status.
Sterling lays off a pass for Nicolas Jackson, who seems to be fouled but it is not given.
Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
77. Two changes for Chelsea.
Enzo Fernandez and Conor Gallagher are on for Cole Palmer and Ian Maatsen.
Brighton win themselves a corner.
Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
75. Huge save from Robert Sanchez to deny Solly March at the back post.
The Spanish stopper has been very poor with his feet tonight, but there is no denying he has been safe with his hands.
Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
73. THEY THINK IT IS TWO!
It’s not…
Nicolas Jackson scores for the second time tonight, and he took it so well, but the flag goes up for offside.
It is impossible to tell if he is off or not, but it is very, very close.
The score remains 1-0.
Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
71. Cucurella has been much better in the second half of this game.
Still somewhat reckless, but seems to be enjoying a tough night against his former club so far.
Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
69. Raheem Sterling comes on for Mykhailo Mudryk, and the Ukrainian gets a standing ovation as he leaves the pitch.
Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
67. Carlos Baleba comes off for Brighton, and he is replaced by Billy Gilmour, who gets warm applause from the Stamford Bridge faithful.
Danny Welbeck is replacing Karou Mitoma, and the Japanese maestro looks disappointed with his performance.
Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
64. Danny Welbeck is being gestured to by Roberto De Zerbi, and he has haunted Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the past.
He could cause the Blues some real problems if he is to come on.
Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
62. Another chance for Nicolas Jackson who takes a touch and fires a shot at the Brighton keeper who makes a good save.
Jackson misses the 1v1…
Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
60. A foul by Tariq Lamptey gives Chelsea a free kick, but it is wasted by Mykhailo Mudryk, and the ball is over-hit past the back post.
Chelsea put real pressure on Van Hecke and are making a bit of luck for themselves in this second half.
Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
57. Chelsea seem to be trying to come alive in this game since Nicolas Jackson opened the scoring.
All of a sudden there are a few more tricks and flicks from the Chelsea forwards, and Cole Palmer is lighting up Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
55. Chelsea have switched off again and Brighton have another spell on the ball here.
There is no pressure on Mahmoud Dahoud who plays a nice pass, but it ends up going out of play.
Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
53. Handball from Van Hecke for Brighton, and he is lucky to escape a card.
Chelsea 1-0 Brighton and Hove Albion
50. NICOLAS JACKSON OPENS THE SCORING!
It’s a goal for the Blues after a tough start to the second half.Chelsea win the ball high up the pitch, great play from Cole Palmer sets up Jackson and he slots home.
Excellent from Palmer and Jackson.
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