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Brighton vs West Ham

American Express Community Stadium, Falmer3 February 2018 at 15:00
31
Referee: Roger East

Match Events

Brighton
West Ham
Kick Off
8′Aaron Cresswell
G. Murray

assist: P. Groß

8′
30′
Javier Hernández

assist: João Mário

Half Time
Lewis Dunk50′
J. Izquierdo
59′
José Izquierdo60′
66′
D. RiceM. Antonio
G. MurrayL. Ulloa
72′
P. Groß

assist: D. Pröpper

75′
A. KnockaertS. March
77′
80′
S. ByramJ. Hugill
Dale Stephens81′
P. GroßB. Kayal
83′
Full Time

Match Statistics

5Shots on Goal1
11Shots off Goal2
21Total Shots4
5Blocked Shots1
14Shots insidebox4
7Shots outsidebox0
11Fouls7
4Corner Kicks1
3Offsides3
54%Ball Possession46%
3Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
0Goalkeeper Saves2
452Total passes380
338Passes accurate283
75%Passes %74%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Brighton is 7.01, compared to — for West Ham. 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. Brighton's highest-rated starter is P. Groß (7.06), while West Ham's best-rated player is —.

Attacking Output

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

Defensive Solidity

Brighton deploy 4 defenders rated 6.96 on average, against West Ham's 3-man backline averaging —. 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

Brighton field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus West Ham'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

Brighton start 2 forward(s) averaging 7.06, compared to 3 for West Ham averaging —. 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 89% for Brighton and —% for West Ham. 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

Brighton's starters have collected 12 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for West Ham. 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 Brighton's starting XI is 34.0 (youngest: L. Dunk (34), oldest: L. Dunk (34)), while West Ham average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). 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

Brighton's starters average 24 league appearances each, versus 0 for West Ham. 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.

Brighton4-4-1-13-4-2-1West Ham
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Ryan3Bong22Duffy21Schelot.5Dunk6Stephens13Groß24Pröpper11Knockae.17Murray19Izquier.13Adrián19Collins5Zabaleta21Ogbonna3Cresswe.22Byram16Noble8Kouyaté18Mário41Rice17Hernánd.

Substitutes

Coach: C. Hughton

Substitutes

Coach: D. Moyes

BrightonPosition StrengthWest Ham
7.01
Avg Rating
6.96Defender (4 v 3)
1G 0A0G 0A
7.06Forward (2 v 3)
1G 3A0G 0A
Brighton4-4-1-1
1GoalkeeperM. Ryan
3DefenderG. Bong
22DefenderS. Duffy
21DefenderE. Schelotto
5DefenderL. Dunk7.01G
6MidfielderD. Stephens
24MidfielderD. Pröpper
11MidfielderA. Knockaert
19MidfielderJ. Izquierdo
13ForwardP. Groß7.11G3A
17ForwardG. Murray
West Ham3-4-2-1
13GoalkeeperAdrián
19DefenderJ. Collins
21DefenderA. Ogbonna
41DefenderD. Rice
5MidfielderP. Zabaleta
3MidfielderA. Cresswell
22MidfielderS. Byram
16MidfielderM. Noble
8ForwardC. Kouyaté
18ForwardJoão Mário
17ForwardJavier Hernández

Match Summary

Brighton defeated West Ham 3:1. The match was played in Premier League 2017. Goals were scored by G. Murray 8′, Javier Hernández 30′, J. Izquierdo 59′, P. Groß 75′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Brighton had 54% possession while West Ham held 46%. Brighton had 21 shots (5 on target) compared to 4 (1 on target) for West Ham. Brighton made 3 substitutions, West Ham made 2.

Rivalry since 2011

Brighton vs West Ham Head to Head Results

19 stretnutí
Brighton
6
wins
Drawn
10
West Ham
3
wins
Total goals
58 · 3.1/match
Both scored
12/19 · 63%
Over 2.5
10/19 · 53%

Recent Form

Brighton

WLWDWW

West Ham

LLWDWD

Match Prediction

Brighton

10%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

West Ham

45%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : draw or West Ham

25%Form75%
25%Attack75%
36%Defence64%
33%Head-to-head67%

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: Brighton

Away Record: West Ham

W 380D 289L 476
Over 2.551
Goals scored1425

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026