Chelsea unwanted record Brighton defeat sees Blues suffer historic five-game goal drought after 3-0 loss at the Amex Stadium

Chelsea suffered a damaging 3-0 defeat to Brighton on Tuesday, a result that has seen the club set an unwanted historical record in the Premier League.

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Chelsea’s Record-Setting Low in Brighton Defeat was confirmed after goals from Danny Welbeck, Jack Hinshelwood, and Ferdi Kadioglu secured a comfortable win for Brighton at the Amex Stadium.

According to OptaJoe, Chelsea have now lost five consecutive league matches without scoring a goal, marking their worst such run since November 1912.

The defeat leaves the London club in seventh place in the Premier League table, behind Brighton, Liverpool, Aston Villa, Manchester United, Manchester City, and Arsenal in a tightly contested race for European qualification.

Chelsea now face an uphill task to secure a Champions League place, needing to win all of their remaining four league fixtures to stand any realistic chance of breaking into the top five.

Before returning to league action, the Blues will shift focus to the FA Cup, where they are set to face Leeds United in a semi-final clash this Sunday.

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The latest setback has intensified pressure on Liam Rosenior’s side, with questions growing over their attacking struggles and consistency in a crucial stage of the season.