An all-Premier League clash in the FA Cup rounds off Saturday’s fourth-round action with Brighton hosting Chelsea.
The Seagulls have not had the best home record in 2024-25 but on their day, they can match any team in the country.
Meanwhile, the Blues have gone off the boil after a flying start under Enzo Maresca.
With the Europa Conference League surely a formality, the West London club would love to claim the FA Cup on their way.
But Brighton are a tricky team and there will be no easy way past the South Coast side.
Read on to see how both teams line-up.
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Brighton line-up
TEAM NEWS! 🚨 Here’s our starting XI to face @ChelseaFC in the FA Cup. 👀📝 pic.twitter.com/1ncl5hINYu
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) February 8, 2025
Fabian Hurzeler has gone with a blend of experience and youth in his starting XI.
Bart Verbruggen is in goal and in front of him is Tariq Lamptey, Lewis Dunk, Jan Paul van Hecke and Joel Veltman.
Jack Hinshelwood and Carlos Baleba sit as a midfield pivot.
A three in front made up of Kaoru Minteh, Georginio Rutter and Yankuba Minteh will provide the core of the Brighton attack.
And the experience Danny Welbeck is the main striker.
Chelsea line-up
Representing Chelsea! 🖤🩷#CFC | #EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/FpWM8HTmrU
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) February 8, 2025
Enzo Maresca has gone with an unsurprisingly attacking line-up.
Robert Sanchez is in goal, behind a back four of Malo Gusto, Tosin Adarabioyo, Trevoh Chalobah and Marc Cucurella.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall holds the midfield alongside Moises Caicedo.
Cole Palmer will float as a No.10, with Jadon Sancho and Pedro Neto on the wings.
And Christopher Nkunku leads the line.
