Chelsea host Brighton in Xabi Alonso's first game in charge at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League, and you call follow live updates with ESPN.
Emiliano Martínez -- who completed a move to Chelsea from Aston Villa -- makes his debut between the sticks after the club announced the signing on Sunday morning.
The Blues have lost their last four games against Brighton but confidence runs high in both camps, having registered high-scoring victories in their openers.
- Chelsea sign goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa
Chelsea opened their 2026-27 campaign with a 3-2 win over west London rivals Fulham, with João Pedro netting the fastest goal in a Premier League opener inside just 31 seconds.
Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers added to the tally in what was a lively attacking display at Craven Cottage as the Blues managed to hold out despite goals from Josh King and Gonzalo García.
Robert Sánchez -- who was at fault for Fulham's first goal -- has been left out of the squad, with World Cup winner Martínez replacing him imminently.
Brighton got off to a flying start against Aston Villa, scoring four goals in 31 minutes in a ruthless attacking display, before João Gomes was sent off before the break.
The Seagulls then secured a second successive 4-0 victory in their Conference League playoff game against Tromso without a reply and enter the game riding the crest of the wave.