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Brighton vs Crystal Palace

American Express Community Stadium, Falmer4 December 2018 at 19:45
Referee: Kevin Friend

Match Events

Brighton
Crystal Palace
Kick Off
G. Murray

Penalty

24′
Shane Duffy28′
P. GroßL. Balogun
31′
L. Balogun
31′
G. MurrayF. Andone
35′
37′James Tomkins
F. Andone
45+4′
Half Time
J. IzquierdoA. Knockaert
49′
58′
C. KouyatéA. Sørloth
67′Wilfried Zaha
73′
J. McArthurJ. Schlupp
Yves Bissouma80′
81′
L. Milivojević

Penalty

82′Luka Milivojević
Full Time

Match Statistics

3Shots on Goal5
3Shots off Goal8
9Total Shots18
3Blocked Shots5
6Shots insidebox10
3Shots outsidebox8
14Fouls12
4Corner Kicks5
0Offsides0
31%Ball Possession69%
2Yellow Cards3
1Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves0
269Total passes591
189Passes accurate502
70%Passes %85%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Brighton is 6.82, compared to — for Crystal Palace. 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 Crystal Palace'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). Crystal Palace'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 Crystal Palace'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 3 midfielders averaging 7.06, versus Crystal Palace'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 3 forward(s) averaging 6.45, compared to 2 for Crystal Palace 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 Crystal Palace. 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 Crystal Palace. 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 33.0 (youngest: S. March (31), oldest: L. Dunk (34)), while Crystal Palace 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 17 league appearances each, versus 0 for Crystal Palace. 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.

Brighton4-3-34-4-2Crystal Palace
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Ryan4Duffy5Dunk22Montoya30Bernardo13Groß24Pröpper20March8Bissouma17Murray19Izquier.13Henness.12Sakho5Tomkins3Aanholt29Wan-Bis.18McArthur8Kouyaté10Townsend4Milivoj.7Meyer11Zaha

Substitutes

Coach: C. Hughton

Substitutes

Coach: R. Hodgson

BrightonPosition StrengthCrystal Palace
6.82
Avg Rating
6.96Defender (4 v 4)
1G 0A0G 0A
7.06Midfielder (3 v 4)
1G 3A0G 0A
6.45Forward (3 v 2)
0G 0A0G 0A
Brighton4-3-3
1GoalkeeperM. Ryan
4DefenderS. Duffy
5DefenderL. Dunk7.01G
22DefenderMartín Montoya
30DefenderBernardo
13MidfielderP. Groß7.11G3A
24MidfielderD. Pröpper
8MidfielderY. Bissouma
20ForwardS. March6.5
17ForwardG. Murray
19ForwardJ. Izquierdo
Crystal Palace4-4-2
13GoalkeeperW. Hennessey
12DefenderM. Sakho
5DefenderJ. Tomkins
3DefenderP. van Aanholt
29DefenderA. Wan-Bissaka
18MidfielderJ. McArthur
8MidfielderC. Kouyaté
4MidfielderL. Milivojević
7MidfielderM. Meyer
10ForwardA. Townsend
11ForwardW. Zaha

Match Summary

Brighton defeated Crystal Palace 3:1. The match was played in Premier League 2018. Goals were scored by G. Murray 24′ (pen.), L. Balogun 31′, F. Andone 45′, L. Milivojević 81′ (pen.). 5 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Brighton had 31% possession while Crystal Palace held 69%. Brighton had 9 shots (3 on target) compared to 18 (5 on target) for Crystal Palace. Brighton made 3 substitutions, Crystal Palace made 2.

Rivalry since 2011

Brighton vs Crystal Palace Head to Head Results

24 stretnutí
Brighton
5
wins
Drawn
10
Crystal Palace
9
wins
Total goals
55 · 2.3/match
Both scored
15/24 · 63%
Over 2.5
10/24 · 42%

Recent Form

Brighton

WLWDWW

Crystal Palace

DWLWLD

Match Prediction

Brighton

10%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Crystal Palace

45%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : draw or Crystal Palace

58%Form42%
55%Attack45%
46%Defence54%
38%Head-to-head62%

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: Crystal Palace

W 182D 159L 267
Over 2.547
Goals scored683

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026