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Brighton vs Southampton

The American Express Community Stadium, Falmer, East Sussex7 December 2020 at 20:00
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Referee: D. Coote

Match Events

Brighton
Southampton
Kick Off
13′Moussa Djenepo
P. Groß

Penalty

26′
45′
J. Vestergaard

assist: J. Ward-Prowse

Half Time
46′
M. DjenepoD. Ings
Lewis Dunk56′
A. ConnollyN. Maupay
64′
69′
T. WalcottN. Redmond
VAR
78′Goal cancelled
Pascal Groß80′
D. WelbeckL. Trossard
81′
B. WhiteA. Jahanbakhsh
81′
81′
D. Ings

Penalty

86′Alex McCarthy
Yves Bissouma89′
Full Time

Match Statistics

4Shots on Goal3
8Shots off Goal4
12Total Shots10
0Blocked Shots3
11Shots insidebox7
1Shots outsidebox3
12Fouls12
4Corner Kicks3
2Offsides3
47%Ball Possession53%
3Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves3
377Total passes420
276Passes accurate319
73%Passes %76%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Brighton is 6.80, compared to 6.80 for Southampton. 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 Southampton's best-rated player is A. McCarthy (6.89).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Brighton have contributed 16 goals and 4 assists this season, led by D. Welbeck (13G). Southampton'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 3 defenders rated 6.90 on average, against Southampton'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 6.45, versus Southampton's 4 rated 6.72. 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 6.88, compared to 2 for Southampton 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 84% for Brighton and 70% for Southampton. 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 22 yellow cards this season, compared to 2 for Southampton. 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 32.0 (youngest: T. Lamptey (25), oldest: D. Welbeck (35)), while Southampton average 35.0 (youngest: Oriol Romeu (34), oldest: A. McCarthy (36)). 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 18 league appearances each, versus 7 for Southampton. 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.

Brighton3-4-1-24-4-2Southampton
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Ryan4Webster34Veltman5Dunk3White2Lamptey13Groß20March8Bissouma18Welbeck7Connolly1McCarthy3Bertrand4Vesterg.35Bednarek2Walker-.6Romeu17Armstro.8Ward-Pr.12Djenepo32Walcott10Adams

Substitutes

Coach: G. Potter

Substitutes

Coach: R. Hasenhüttl

BrightonPosition StrengthSouthampton
6.80
Avg Rating
6.80
Goalkeeper (1 v 1)6.89
0G 0A0G 0A
6.90Defender (3 v 4)
2G 0A0G 0A
6.45Midfielder (4 v 4)6.72
0G 0A0G 0A
6.88Forward (3 v 2)
14G 4A0G 0A
Brighton3-4-1-2
1GoalkeeperM. Ryan
4DefenderA. Webster
34DefenderJ. Veltman6.81G
5DefenderL. Dunk7.01G
3MidfielderB. White
2MidfielderT. Lamptey
20MidfielderS. March6.5
8MidfielderY. Bissouma
13ForwardP. Groß7.11G3A
18ForwardD. Welbeck6.713G1A
7ForwardA. Connolly
Southampton4-4-2
1GoalkeeperA. McCarthy6.9
3DefenderR. Bertrand
4DefenderJ. Vestergaard
35DefenderJ. Bednarek
2DefenderK. Walker-Peters
6MidfielderOriol Romeu6.7
17MidfielderS. Armstrong
8MidfielderJ. Ward-Prowse
12MidfielderM. Djenepo
32ForwardT. Walcott
10ForwardC. Adams

Match Summary

Southampton defeated Brighton 2:1. The match was played in Premier League 2020. Goals were scored by P. Groß 26′ (pen.), J. Vestergaard 45′, D. Ings 81′ (pen.). 6 yellow cards were shown. Brighton had 47% possession while Southampton held 53%. Brighton had 12 shots (4 on target) compared to 10 (3 on target) for Southampton. Brighton made 3 substitutions, Southampton made 2. VAR was involved: Goal cancelled (Kyle Walker-Peters 78′).

Rivalry since 2011

Brighton vs Southampton Head to Head Results

17 stretnutí
Brighton
5
wins
Drawn
8
Southampton
4
wins
Total goals
47 · 2.8/match
Both scored
11/17 · 65%
Over 2.5
9/17 · 53%

Recent Form

Brighton

WLWDWW

Southampton

WDLDWW

Match Prediction

Brighton

10%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Southampton

45%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : draw or Southampton

38%Form63%
31%Attack69%
58%Defence42%
15%Head-to-head85%

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: Southampton

W 269D 243L 408
Over 2.549
Goals scored1086

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026