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Brighton vs West Ham

American Express Community Stadium, Falmer5 October 2018 at 20:00
10
Referee: Kevin Friend

Match Events

Brighton
West Ham
Kick Off
G. Murray

assist: B. Kayal

25′
Shane Duffy33′
Half Time
57′Marko Arnautović
Alireza Jahanbakhsh58′
60′
Pedro ObiangM. Antonio
Beram Kayal61′
70′
A. YarmolenkoLucas Pérez
A. JahanbakhshJ. Izquierdo
71′
D. PröpperY. Bissouma
80′
83′
M. NobleR. Snodgrass
S. MarchJ. Locadia
86′
88′Robert Snodgrass
Full Time

Match Statistics

4Shots on Goal4
4Shots off Goal7
9Total Shots17
1Blocked Shots6
6Shots insidebox11
3Shots outsidebox6
12Fouls8
2Corner Kicks9
5Offsides1
35%Ball Possession65%
3Yellow Cards2
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves3
282Total passes514
192Passes accurate431
68%Passes %84%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Brighton is 6.71, 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 L. Dunk (6.96), while West Ham's best-rated player is —.

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Brighton have contributed 1 goals and 0 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 4-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 5 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 6.45, compared to 1 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 92% 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 10 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 32.5 (youngest: S. March (31), oldest: L. Dunk (34)), while West Ham average 40.0 (youngest: Ł. Fabiański (40), oldest: Ł. Fabiański (40)). 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 17 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.

Brighton4-4-1-14-1-4-1West Ham
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Ryan3Bong2Saltor4Duffy5Dunk7Kayal24Pröpper11Knockae.20March17Murray16Jahanba.1Fabiańs.5Zabaleta26Masuaku4Balbuena23Diop16Noble14Obiang8Anderson41Rice7Arnauto.20Yarmole.

Substitutes

Coach: C. Hughton

Substitutes

Coach: M. Pellegrini

BrightonPosition StrengthWest Ham
6.71
Avg Rating
6.96Defender (4 v 4)
1G 0A0G 0A
6.45Forward (2 v 1)
0G 0A0G 0A
Brighton4-4-1-1
1GoalkeeperM. Ryan
3DefenderG. Bong
2DefenderBruno Saltor
4DefenderS. Duffy
5DefenderL. Dunk7.01G
7MidfielderB. Kayal
24MidfielderD. Pröpper
11MidfielderA. Knockaert
16MidfielderA. Jahanbakhsh
20ForwardS. March6.5
17ForwardG. Murray
West Ham4-1-4-1
1GoalkeeperŁ. Fabiański
5DefenderP. Zabaleta
26DefenderA. Masuaku
4DefenderF. Balbuena
23DefenderI. Diop
16MidfielderM. Noble
14MidfielderPedro Obiang
8MidfielderFelipe Anderson
41MidfielderD. Rice
20MidfielderA. Yarmolenko
7ForwardM. Arnautović

Match Summary

Brighton defeated West Ham 1:0. The match was played in Premier League 2018. Goals were scored by G. Murray 25′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Brighton had 35% possession while West Ham held 65%. Brighton had 9 shots (4 on target) compared to 17 (4 on target) for West Ham. Brighton made 3 substitutions, West Ham made 3.

Rivalry since 2011

Brighton vs West Ham Head to Head Results

19 stretnutí
Brighton
6
wins
Drawn
10
West Ham
3
wins
Total goals
61 · 3.2/match
Both scored
13/19 · 68%
Over 2.5
11/19 · 58%

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

22%Form78%
42%Attack58%
40%Defence60%
50%Head-to-head50%

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