Fixture change: Why Brighton's Premier League clash against Chelsea has been postponed

Graham Potter team were due to take on Thomas Tuchel's men at the Amex Stadium on Tuesday, February 8 but this has been postponed because of Chelsea’s involvement in the FIFA World Club Cup.

A new date for the fixture will be confirmed soon. Albion's three other fixtures in February are: Watford away on Feb 12, home against Burnley on Feb 19 and home against Villa on Feb 26

Chelsea have been drawn to face Auckland City, Al Jazira or Al Hilal in the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup.

The tournament takes place between February 3 and 12 next year in the United Arab Emirates.

Tuchel’s side will enter the competition at the last-four stage after beating Premier League rivals Manchester City in last season’s Champions League final.

Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal will play the winner of the opening match between hosts Al Jazira and New Zealand side Auckland, with the Blues awaiting the victors of that subsequent second-round clash.

In the other side of the draw, Egyptian club Al Ahly - who former Brighton striker Percy Tau plays for - will take on Mexican side Monterrey for the chance to progress to a semi-final meeting with Copa Libertadores winner Palmeiras.

Chelsea’s only previous appearance in the competition came in 2012 when they suffered a 1-0 final defeat to Brazilian club Corinthians.

Since then, the European club has won each edition, with Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich the current holders.

The upcoming tournament was originally due to be held in Japan this winter before being moved to the UAE due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.