Kadioglu in the 3rd minute — Brighton strike early
Brighton gave Chelsea no breathing room whatsoever. Ferdi Kadioglu struck in the 3rd minute after a crisp move down the left — a precise finish that the goalkeeper had no chance with. Chelsea tried to respond, but Brighton played with confidence, pace and great organisation. The Seagulls had 74% possession and completely dominated the hosts.
Chelsea without a shot on target in 90 minutes
That is the statistic that says absolutely everything about this match. Chelsea, a team assembled for over a billion pounds, failed to register a single shot on target in 90 minutes. The Blues' first attempt on goal did not even arrive until the 41st minute. Hinshelwood doubled the lead in the 56th, and substitute Welbeck added a third in the 90th+1.
Brighton — the revelation of the season
Brighton have scored 18 goals in 6 matchdays — the most prolific attack in the league. The Seagulls sit third on 13 points and are increasingly talked about as serious contenders for a Champions League place. For Chelsea, it is already their third defeat of the season — The Blues are sixth on 10 points and drifting away from the top four.