All eyes are set on the FA Cup fourth-round showdown between Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea, taking place on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the iconic Amex Stadium. The match is scheduled to kick off at 8pm GMT, promising an electrifying evening of football.
For fans itching to catch the action, the match will be broadcast live in the UK on ITV4, starting with pre-match buildup from 7:15pm. If you're more of a digital viewer, ITVX will stream the game, ensuring no one misses a second of the drama.
Chelsea steps onto the field with renewed vigor following a tight 2-1 victory over West Ham, a win that catapulted them into the top four of the Premier League. The squad aims to sustain this momentum and push further in the FA Cup journey, with Chelsea fans hopeful for a win despite some challenging injuries.
On the Brighton side, the Seagulls are dusting themselves off after a heavy 7-0 defeat by Nottingham Forest. It'll be a chance for redemption at home, though they'll have to contend with several player absences. Mats Wieffer, Carlos Baleba, Yasin Ayari, and Pervis Estupinan are sidelined, which may test the team's depth and resilience.
Chelsea also heads into the game with their own set of injury woes. Mykhaylo Mudryk, Wesley Fofana, and Omari Kellyman, among others, aren't fit to play, potentially forcing some strategic adjustments by their manager.
Predicted lineups highlight Verbruggen standing in goal for Brighton, while Chelsea's post seems destined for Jorgensen. Additionally, fans will be eager to see if Christopher Nkunku gets a start for the Blues, with hopes that he'll impact Chelsea's attacking play positively.
Though Chelsea is the favorite on paper, according to bookies who are swaying towards a narrow 1-2 victory for the Blues, football is unpredictable, and the FA Cup is known for its surprises. Will Brighton manage a comeback, or will Chelsea continue their impressive form? Only time will tell.
