Brighton 2-1 Chelsea: Georginio Rutter and Kaoru Mitoma strike to send Seagulls into round five after Bart Verbruggen scores clumsy own goal

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Brighton have reached round five of the FA Cup for the third season in a row after coming from behind to beat Chelsea at the AMEX Stadium.

Chelsea took an early lead thanks to a clumsy own goal by Brighton keeper Bart Verbruggen, who deflected a Cole Palmer cross into the net.

Georginio Rutter headed Brighton level in the 12th minute before Kaoru Mitoma completed the turnaround in the second half by lobbing former team-mate Robert Sanchez.

More to follow. 

Brighton & Hove Albion beat Chelsea 2-1 on Saturday to progress to the last 16 in the FA Cup

Chelsea took an early lead when Brighton keeper Bart Verbruggen scored an clumsy own goal

Chelsea took an early lead when Brighton keeper Bart Verbruggen scored an clumsy own goal

Brighton hit back and Kaoru Mitoma eventually scored the winner by lobbing Robert Sanchez

Brighton hit back and Kaoru Mitoma eventually scored the winner by lobbing Robert Sanchez

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