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...
5. Pervis Estupinan: 6
Did not pose the same attacking threat opponents are used to, but he did keep Chelsea relatively quiet down his side. Photo: (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)
6. Mahmoud Dahoud: 7
He kept his intensity high and was a headache for Caicedo as he left a couple of hard challenges on the former Brighton man. Photo: (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)
7. Carlos Baleba: 5
Was dispossessed a couple of times and looked a bit off the pace, but he did create a chance for Brighton by closing down Caicedo. Photo: (Photo by Eddie Keogh/Getty Images)
8. Facundo Buonanotte: 6
He caused some issues for Ben Chilwell and tracked back well to play his part defensively. Photo: (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images for Premier League)