Brighton achieved a significant FA Cup upset by defeating Chelsea at the Amex Stadium, powered by Kaoru Mitoma's winner, securing a place in the fifth round. After a humbling 7-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest, Brighton rebounded impressively against Chelsea, who suffered an early own goal. After trailing, Brighton leveled quickly through Rutter and then took the lead with Mitoma’s finishing. Chelsea struggled to capitalize on key opportunities and consequently faced early elimination, marking a disappointing outing in the prestigious domestic tournament, with only a few past exceptions in their cup history.
Chelsea went ahead in fortuitous circumstances after just five minutes. Cole Palmer found space to drill a cross-shot in from the left, and Verbruggen inexplicably spilled it into his net for an own goal.
Brighton completed the turnaround in the 57th minute, Mitoma taking in Rutter's delightful dinked pass then prodding past former Seagulls goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.
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