Match report

Brighton Defeats Swansea 2-0 in League Cup Clash

Brighton
Brighton
2–0
FT
Swansea
Swansea
Sep 22, 2021

Brighton staked their claim in the League Cup with a convincing 2-0 victory over Swansea. The Seagulls struck early through two goals by A. Connolly within five minutes, setting the tone for the match. Despite several substitutions, Swansea could not find a way past the Brighton defense, ending their hopes in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Brighton's A. Connolly scored both goals in the 33rd and 38th minutes, both assisted by A. Mac Allister.
  • • Swansea's Rhys Williams was shown a yellow card in the 45th minute for a foul.
  • • Brighton made key substitutions, bringing on J. Sarmiento and J. Locadia in the second half.
  • • Swansea also made several substitutions, including B. Cabango, L. Walsh, and Korey Smith, but could not find the equalizer.

Lineups

Brighton

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 23 J. Steele (G)
  • 33 D. Burn (D)
  • 2 T. Lamptey (D)
  • 28 H. Roberts (D)
  • 55 E. Turns (D)
  • 15 J. Moder (F)
  • 30 T. Richards (M)
  • 10 A. Mac Allister (F)
  • 42 M. Leonard (M)
  • 7 A. Connolly (M)
  • 17 S. Alzate (M)

Substitutes

  • 13 P. Groß
  • 60 J. Sarmiento
  • 27 J. Locadia
  • 54 J. Furlong
  • 16 K. Scherpen
  • 57 O. Offiah
  • 12 E. Mwepu

Swansea

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Benda (G)
  • 24 J. Bidwell (M)
  • 16 B. Cooper (D)
  • 5 B. Cabango (D)
  • 22 J. Latibeaudiere (M)
  • 46 R. Williams (D)
  • 7 K. Smith (F)
  • 6 J. Fulton (M)
  • 28 L. Walsh (M)
  • 20 L. Cullen (F)
  • 11 M. Whittaker (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 R. Manning
  • 4 F. Downes
  • 21 Y. Dhanda
  • 19 T. Rushesha
  • 25 L. Webb
  • 27 E. Laird
  • 17 J. Piroe

Timeline

  1. Brighton
    33' Brighton Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Connolly · Assist: A. Mac Allister
  2. Brighton
    38' Brighton Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Connolly · Assist: A. Mac Allister
  3. Swansea
    45' Swansea Card · Yellow Card
    Rhys Williams

    Foul

  4. Swansea
    46' Swansea subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Cabango · On: R. Manning
  5. Swansea
    63' Swansea subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Walsh · On: Flynn Downes
  6. Swansea
    64' Swansea subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Korey Smith · On: Y. Dhanda
  7. Brighton
    69' Brighton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Mac Allister · On: J. Sarmiento
  8. Swansea
    73' Swansea Card · Yellow Card
    Flynn Downes

    Foul

  9. Brighton
    76' Brighton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Connolly · On: J. Locadia
  10. Swansea
    90'+1 Swansea Card · Yellow Card
    Brandon Cooper

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Brighton Swansea
Fouls 8 13
Pass Accuracy 85% 79%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 8
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 459 403
Yellow Cards 0 3
Blocked Shots 0 2
Shots on Target 3 3
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 53% 47%
Accurate Passes 392 319
Shots Inside Box 6 7
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 1 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Brighton's quickfire goals by A. Connolly in the 33rd and 38th minutes established control and confidence, making it difficult for Swansea to respond.
  • ▸ Swansea's yellow cards to Rhys Williams and Flynn Downes in the first half disrupted their rhythm and momentum, further solidifying Brighton's lead.