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West Ham vs Brighton

London Stadium, London2 January 2019 at 19:45
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Match Events

West Ham
Brighton
Kick Off
Half Time
A. CarrollLucas Pérez
46′
56′
D. Stephens
58′
S. Duffy

assist: P. Groß

Pedro ObiangM. Noble
63′
R. SnodgrassM. Antonio
63′
M. Arnautović

assist: M. Noble

66′
M. Arnautović

assist: M. Antonio

68′
73′
BernardoG. Bong
80′Solly March
82′
G. MurrayF. Andone
Full Time

Match Statistics

6Shots on Goal6
6Shots off Goal2
13Total Shots13
1Blocked Shots5
6Shots insidebox8
7Shots outsidebox5
9Fouls11
1Corner Kicks5
0Offsides4
54%Ball Possession46%
0Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves4
494Total passes410
388Passes accurate310
79%Passes %76%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for West Ham is —, compared to 6.82 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 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Brighton's 5 rated 6.75. 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 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Brighton 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 —% 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 40.0 (youngest: Ł. Fabiański (40), oldest: Ł. Fabiański (40)), while Brighton average 33.0 (youngest: S. March (31), 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 17 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 Ham4-4-24-5-1Brighton
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Fabiańs.5Zabaleta21Ogbonna3Cresswe.23Diop11Snodgra.14Obiang8Anderson41Rice9Carroll7Arnauto.27Button4Duffy5Dunk22Montoya30Bernardo6Stephens13Groß24Pröpper20March17Murray9Locadia

Substitutes

Coach: M. Pellegrini

Substitutes

Coach: C. Hughton

West HamPosition StrengthBrighton
Avg Rating
6.82
Defender (4 v 4)6.96
0G 0A1G 0A
Midfielder (4 v 5)6.75
0G 0A1G 3A
West Ham4-4-2
1GoalkeeperŁ. Fabiański
5DefenderP. Zabaleta
21DefenderA. Ogbonna
3DefenderA. Cresswell
23DefenderI. Diop
11MidfielderR. Snodgrass
14MidfielderPedro Obiang
8MidfielderFelipe Anderson
41MidfielderD. Rice
9ForwardA. Carroll
7ForwardM. Arnautović
Brighton4-5-1
27GoalkeeperD. Button
4DefenderS. Duffy
5DefenderL. Dunk7.01G
22DefenderMartín Montoya
30DefenderBernardo
6MidfielderD. Stephens
13MidfielderP. Groß7.11G3A
24MidfielderD. Pröpper
20MidfielderS. March6.5
9MidfielderJ. Locadia
17ForwardG. Murray

Match Summary

West Ham and Brighton drew 2:2. The match was played in Premier League 2018. Goals were scored by D. Stephens 56′, S. Duffy 58′, M. Arnautović 66′, M. Arnautović 68′. 1 yellow cards were shown. West Ham had 54% possession while Brighton held 46%. West Ham had 13 shots (6 on target) compared to 13 (6 on target) for Brighton. West Ham made 3 substitutions, Brighton made 2.

Rivalry since 2011

West Ham vs Brighton Head to Head Results

19 stretnutí
West Ham
3
wins
Drawn
9
Brighton
7
wins
Total goals
58 · 3.1/match
Both scored
12/19 · 63%
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

69%Form31%
70%Attack30%
46%Defence54%
40%Head-to-head60%

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