This archive report was first published on 28 September 2019.
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard secured his first home Premier League win on September 28, 2019, as his team defeated Brighton 2-0 at Stamford Bridge.
The victory marked a significant milestone for Lampard, who had previously overseen two draws and a defeat in the league at his home stadium since taking charge of the Blues in the close season.
Chelsea's dominant display was rewarded with a clean sheet, their first in 10 games in all competitions this term, and a third league win of the season.
Willian's powerful effort in the 76th minute sealed the points for Chelsea, deflected off Brighton's Dan Burn's foot and beating the goalkeeper at his near post.
The win avoided Chelsea from failing to win their opening four home league matches for the first time since 1986-87.
Brighton, meanwhile, have now lost all nine league meetings with Chelsea, setting a new Football League record for most games played against one opponent with a 100 percent losing record.
Chelsea were without N'Golo Kante due to a hamstring niggle, but the France midfielder's absence was not felt in the one-sided encounter.
Chelsea's dynamic young duo, Tammy Abraham and Mason Mount, combined to create several scoring opportunities, with Abraham hitting the far post with a glancing header from Mount's inswinging free-kick.
However, it was Jorginho who broke the deadlock in the second half, slotting home his first league goal of the season with ease after Brighton's Adam Webster miscued a back-pass inside his own area.
Willian's second goal wrapped up the points for Chelsea, securing a much-needed win for Lampard and his team.
