A second half Nicolas Jackson goal gifted Chelsea a place in the forth round as well as their first win against Brighton in more than three years.
Both clubs fielded strong sides, with Roberto De Zerbi making seven changes to his starting-11, and Brighton’s best chance came in the second half when their former shot-stopper Robert Sanchez blocked Solly March’s header.
Here is how we scored the Brighton players...
1. Bart Verbruggen: 7
Looked calm on the ball and stopped Nicolas Jackson with a fantastic stop in the second half to keep the deficit at one goal. Photo: (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images for Premier League)
2. Tariq Lamptey: 7
Got up and down the right well and dispossessed Mykhaylo Mudryk in front of goal with an excellent slide tackle. Photo: (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
3. Jan Paul van Hecke: 7
Looked calm on the ball and made some great challenges, although he did appear frustrated at times. Photo: (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
4. Igor Julio: 6
Was outshone by van Hecke throughout the game and was often dragged forward. Photo: (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)