Brighton 2-1 Chelsea: Kaoru Mitoma fires second-half winner as Seagulls book spot in FA Cup fifth round

Brighton came from behind to complete a merited 2-1 win over Chelsea in the FA Cup fourth round as Kaoru Mitoma chipped home a delightful winner early in the second half.

A Peter Osgood double gave Chelsea a 2-0 win at Brighton in the clubs' previous FA Cup meeting in January 1973, and they made an ideal start at the Amex when goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen mishandled Cole Palmer's cross to ship a dreadful own goal on five minutes.

But the home side, who lost 7-0 at Nottingham Forest in the Premier League last week, were quick to restore parity when Georginio Rutter rose to head Joel Veltman's cross into the net on 12 minutes.

And Fabian Hurzeler's men sealed their spot in the fifth round when Rutter fed Mitoma with a delightful pass for the Japanese midfielder to lift the ball over Robert Sanchez on 57 minutes.

The home side can look forward to Monday's draw for the last 16 after ending a four-match losing streak to Chelsea, who have won only three of their past 10 matches in all competitions.

"I am really proud of how we bounced back from a big loss," said Fabian Hurzeler on ITV after the 7-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest last weekend. "I am proud of how they stuck together.

"It is very important not to overreact to setbacks. I stayed calm. There were reasons for how that happened and this week we analysed the reasons.

"We all know what we get from [man of the match] Tariq Lamptey.

"He is a great team player, and he put in a very good performance."

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Brighton come from behind to complete a 2-1 win for the Seagulls. They are through to the fifth round, and Chelsea have now won only three matches from their past 10 matches in all competitions.

Goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen with a fine block to keep out a stinging hit from Fernandez. Not sure that would have counted as ball was out of play. Heading for closing seconds.

Brighton almost over the finishing line, but Chelsea won't give this up in the time added on. Disappointing end to what was a dream start for them.

The home fans certainly feeling good about themselves this evening after the Forest horror show. Lamptey has earned the man of the match award. A good job from him this evening.

On comes the former Celtic midfielder Matt O'Riley to take over from Welbeck. A warm reception from the home fans.

Certainly feels like it unless Chelsea can unearth a dramatic equaliser. Lacking the finish or finesse. Or both in this second period.

But George ends up drilling a shot miles high and wide when the cutback looked the better option. Still 2-1.

Game management surely key now for the Seagulls. Chelsea want the match to be stretched as Lamptey races back to win the ball from Palmer. Brighton trying to remain compact.

Just outside the Brighton box on the left. Dinked into the Brighton box, but no Chelsea takers on hand to convert after Webster had brought down Madueke.

Noni Madueke and Tyrique George take over from Pedro Neto and Jadon Sancho for Chelsea as they try to rescue this contest.

Yasin Ayari replaces Carlos Baleba with João Pedro on for Georginio Rutter for the home side.

The 7-0 defeat at Forest will be left well behind in the rearview mirror if Brighton can hold onto this lead.

Managed to get the right direction as the ball dropped him to outside the box, but not enough power to disturb Sanchez. Easy enough save in the end.

Moisés Caicedo is this time late on Lamptey and earns a yellow card. Something has to change quickly here as flow of the game is drifting away from the visitors.

Diego Gómez replaces Jack Hinshelwood as Brighton bid to see out this victory.

Almost be better encouraging Brighton to counter. Sancho with some fine driving play. Picks out Fernandez, but he can't keep the shot down and ends up seeing it drift well wide of the target.

What a lovely finish this is. Coolness personified at a chilly old Amex.