Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Chelsea, FA Cup: Live Blog; Highlights

Welcome to the night capsule for what has been a decent exciting FA CUP Saturday so far, although it has been without any major shock as Chelsea takes on Brighton with a place in the round of 16 on the line. A winner must be found today, so it is extra time and sanctions if necessary.

Brighton is looking to answer the absolute humble they received last weekend, beating 7-0 at Nottingham Forest; Chelsea is looking to change momentum after getting just our second league victory since Christmas.

With a whole weekend dedicated to this competition, Enzo Maresca has named a strong side, just like Brighton, although we have got Bob in the goal and KDH in midfield. Aaron Anselmino and Mathis Amougou are both on the bench, like a fresh face from the Academy, Ishé Samuels-Smith. Ex-Chelsea Academy Youngster Tariq Lampltey starts for home.

Here we go!

Brighton & Hove Albion Start XI:
Verbruggen | LamPtey, Dunk (C), Georginio Minteh, Welbeck, Baleba, Mitoma, Van Hecke, Veltman, Hinshelwood

Substituts from: McGill, Webster, Gruda, João Pedro, Adingra, Cashin, Gomez, Ayari, O’Riley

Chelsea Start Setup (4-2-3-1):
Sánchez | Cucurella, Chalobah, Tosin, Gusto | Dewsbury-Hall, Caicedo (C) | Sancho, Palmer, Neto | Nkunku

Substituts from: Jörgensen, Colwill, Anselmino, Acheampong, Samuels-Smith, Amougou, Enzo, George, Madueke

Date / Time: Saturday, February 8, 20.00 GMT; 15:00 est; 01:30 am (next day)
Place: Falmer Stadium, Brighton, England
Judge: Jarred Gillett (on the field); No one was

On TV: ITV4 (UK); No (USA); Sony Ten 2 (India); SuperSport Premier League (NGA); elsewhere
Streaming: ITVX (UK); ESPN+ (USA); Sony Liv (India); DSTV NOW (NGA)

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Be excellent for each other and party on, dudes!