Brighton made a blistering start and went ahead in the fifth minute through Leandro Trossard. Chelsea captain Thiago Silva twice cleared off his line in the opening stages, before Trossard collected a pass from Mitoma, rounded visiting goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga and fired home.
Albion doubled their advantage in the 14th minute, with recalled Chelsea midfielder Loftus-Cheek diverting the ball into his own goal via the underside of the crossbar following a Solly March corner.
Chants of ‘Potter what’s the score?’ grew louder among home supporters and were swiftly followed by ‘You’re getting sacked in the morning’.
Brighton were 3-0 up in the 42nd minute after Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah diverted the ball into his own net following Estupinan’s pull back from the left.
Chelsea pulled a goal back within three minutes of the restart. Kai Havertz headed home unmarked following Conor Gallagher’s cross from the right.
But Albion deservedly had the last say as Pascal Gross sealed Brighton’s success by making it 4-1 in added time.
Here’s how the Albion players rated...
Chants of ‘Potter what’s the score?’ grew louder among home supporters and were swiftly followed by ‘You’re getting sacked in the morning’.
![Enjoyed his battle with Cucurella in the first and came out on top. Superb display from the Hailsham born leftie playing some of the best football of his career](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmMyODE3OGEyLTY5ZjYtNGYzOC1iOWY0LWQxMmE0M2YyNmI3MTo5OTcxMzlmNS0yNTY4LTQ2MjItOWVlYS04NTJlNGVlMDlhNWY=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
5. Solly March 8/10
Enjoyed his battle with Cucurella in the first and came out on top. Superb display from the Hailsham born leftie playing some of the best football of his career Photo: Alex Pantling
![Partnership in central midfield with Caicedo just goes from strength to strength. In complete control of his game and Brighton extending his contract is a huge boost for fans after seeing Bissouma and Cucurella depart recently](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmVjYjcyZTk3LTNhMDQtNDI4MS04NmUzLTE4ZWRmMTBhZWU5NTo0ZWU1MzVkNi04MmYxLTRlYTMtODliOC1lYWJkYzQ0MDBjNjI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
6. Alexis Mac Allister 9/10
Partnership in central midfield with Caicedo just goes from strength to strength. In complete control of his game and Brighton extending his contract is a huge boost for fans after seeing Bissouma and Cucurella depart recently Photo: Bryn Lennon
![Broke up the play superbly and always looked to bomb forward when he could. Hard to believe he's still just 20. Plays with such maturity against a physical](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjI4MGIxZjg3LTZlMGItNDkyMy1iMjZjLWMzZGYwNWI1ZjNkNDpmODExZjA2ZS1mMDA5LTQ3ZDMtODU0Yy0zNWRkNDhmMzdjYjU=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
7. Moises Caicedo 8/10
Broke up the play superbly and always looked to bomb forward when he could. Hard to believe he's still just 20. Plays with such maturity against a physical Photo: Alex Pantling
![Enjoyed the advanced role. On fire at the start and took his goal very well. A serious Premier League player these days and many would love to see him sign a new deal like mac Allister](https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmUyM2U3NzgxLWM2N2UtNDI2MS04N2QzLTAwNTIyN2VkNjQxODozNWJjOWJiMy1kY2FkLTRjMWYtYTBjNi1iOWVkNDE1MjczNDI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
8. Leo Trossard 8/10
Enjoyed the advanced role. On fire at the start and took his goal very well. A serious Premier League player these days and many would love to see him sign a new deal like mac Allister Photo: GLYN KIRK