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West Ham vs Brighton

London Stadium, London20 October 2017 at 20:00
03
Referee: Martin Atkinson

Match Events

West Ham
Brighton
Kick Off
10′
G. Murray

assist: P. Groß

Javier Hernández23′
45+2′
J. Izquierdo

assist: D. Pröpper

Half Time
C. KouyatéA. Ayew
46′
70′
J. IzquierdoS. March
M. ArnautovićE. Fernandes
74′
75′
G. Murray

Penalty

76′
P. GroßI. Brown
84′
A. KnockaertE. Schelotto
Full Time

Match Statistics

2Shots on Goal5
5Shots off Goal1
16Total Shots7
9Blocked Shots1
8Shots insidebox5
8Shots outsidebox2
5Fouls13
10Corner Kicks3
3Offsides1
65%Ball Possession35%
1Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves2
604Total passes337
506Passes accurate251
84%Passes %74%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for West Ham is —, compared to 7.01 for Brighton. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. West Ham's highest-rated starter is —, while Brighton's best-rated player is P. Groß (7.06).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of West Ham have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. Brighton's starters account for 2 goals and 3 assists, spearheaded by L. Dunk (1G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

West Ham deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Brighton's 4-man backline averaging 6.96. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

West Ham field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Brighton's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

West Ham start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Brighton averaging 7.06. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages —% for West Ham and 89% for Brighton. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

West Ham's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 12 for Brighton. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of West Ham's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Brighton average 34.0 (youngest: L. Dunk (34), oldest: L. Dunk (34)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

West Ham's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 24 for Brighton. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

West Ham4-2-3-14-4-2Brighton
GKDEFMIDFWD
25Hart5Zabaleta2Reid4Fonte26Masuaku8Kouyaté30Antonio14Obiang10Lanzini7Arnauto.17Hernánd.1Ryan3Bong2Saltor22Duffy5Dunk6Stephens13Groß24Pröpper11Knockae.17Murray19Izquier.

Substitutes

Coach: S. Bilić

Substitutes

Coach: C. Hughton

West HamPosition StrengthBrighton
Avg Rating
7.01
Defender (4 v 4)6.96
0G 0A1G 0A
Forward (1 v 2)7.06
0G 0A1G 3A
West Ham4-2-3-1
25GoalkeeperJ. Hart
5DefenderP. Zabaleta
2DefenderW. Reid
4DefenderJosé Fonte
26DefenderA. Masuaku
8MidfielderC. Kouyaté
30MidfielderM. Antonio
14MidfielderPedro Obiang
10MidfielderM. Lanzini
7MidfielderM. Arnautović
17ForwardJavier Hernández
Brighton4-4-2
1GoalkeeperM. Ryan
3DefenderG. Bong
2DefenderBruno Saltor
22DefenderS. Duffy
5DefenderL. Dunk7.01G
6MidfielderD. Stephens
24MidfielderD. Pröpper
11MidfielderA. Knockaert
19MidfielderJ. Izquierdo
13ForwardP. Groß7.11G3A
17ForwardG. Murray

Match Summary

Brighton defeated West Ham 3:0. The match was played in Premier League 2017. Goals were scored by G. Murray 10′, J. Izquierdo 45′, G. Murray 75′ (pen.). 1 yellow cards were shown. West Ham had 65% possession while Brighton held 35%. West Ham had 16 shots (2 on target) compared to 7 (5 on target) for Brighton. West Ham made 2 substitutions, Brighton made 3.

Rivalry since 2011

West Ham vs Brighton Head to Head Results

19 stretnutí
West Ham
3
wins
Drawn
10
Brighton
6
wins
Total goals
59 · 3.1/match
Both scored
13/19 · 68%
Over 2.5
10/19 · 53%

Recent Form

West Ham

LLWDWD

Brighton

WLWDWW

Match Prediction

West Ham

45%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Brighton

10%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : West Ham or draw

53%Form47%
50%Attack50%
60%Defence40%
100%Head-to-head0%

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: West Ham

W 380D 289L 476
Over 2.551
Goals scored1425

Away Record: Brighton

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026