Brighton come from behind to knock Chelsea out of FA Cup

Brighton and Hove Albion’s Kaoru Mitoma scores their side’s second goal of the game during the Emirates FA Cup fourth round match at American Express Stadium, Brighton. Picture date: Saturday February 8, 2025. - (PA Wire)

Kaoru Mitoma struck a second-half winner as Brighton overcame a calamitous own goal from Bart Verbruggen to book a place in the FA Cup fifth round with a 2-1 win over Chelsea.

Enzo Maresca’s Blues were gifted a fifth-minute lead at the Amex Stadium when Seagulls goalkeeper Verbruggen inexplicably spilled Cole Palmer’s tame effort into the net.