Match report
Brighton Secures Crucial 3-1 Victory Over Southampton in Premier League
Brighton
3–1
FT
Southampton
May 21, 2023
In an eventful match, Brighton secured a crucial 3-1 win against Southampton. The Seagulls dominated proceedings with two early goals from Enock Mwepu Ferguson and one from Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, despite a late consolation goal by Mohamed Elyounoussi for the Saints.
Key Facts
- • Brighton's first goal came in the 29th minute scored by Enock Mwepu Ferguson, assisted by Alexis Mac Allister.
- • Enock Mwepu Ferguson scored his second of the match in the 40th minute, this time assisted by Kaoru Mitoma.
- • Mohamed Elyounoussi reduced the deficit for Southampton with a goal at the 58th minute, however it was canceled due to VAR intervention.
- • Pierre-Emile Højbjerg sealed Brighton's victory with a third goal in the 69th minute, assisted by Luka Jovic Colwill.
Lineups
Brighton
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 23 J. Steele (G)
- 34 J. Veltman (D)
- 5 L. Dunk (D)
- 6 L. Colwill (D)
- 30 P. Estupiñán (D)
- 13 P. Groß (M)
- 25 M. Caicedo (M)
- 20 J. Enciso (M)
- 10 A. Mac Allister (M)
- 22 K. Mitoma (M)
- 28 E. Ferguson (F)
Substitutes
- 40 F. Buonanotte
- 18 D. Welbeck
- 21 D. Undav
- 27 B. Gilmour
- 29 J. van Hecke
- 51 C. Peupion
- 38 T. McGill
- 26 Y. Ayari
- 49 A. Moran
Southampton
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 A. McCarthy (G)
- 14 J. Bree (D)
- 35 J. Bednarek (D)
- 4 Lyanco (D)
- 2 K. Walker-Peters (D)
- 45 R. Lavia (M)
- 32 T. Walcott (M)
- 8 J. Ward-Prowse (M)
- 26 C. Alcaraz (M)
- 24 M. Elyounoussi (M)
- 7 J. Aribo (F)
Substitutes
- 53 D. Ballard
- 20 K. Sulemana
- 17 S. Armstrong
- 21 V. Livramento
- 65 K. Doyle
- 6 D. Ćaleta-Car
- 12 P. Onuachu
- 3 A. Maitland-Niles
- 31 G. Bazunu
Timeline
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14' Southampton Card · Yellow CardJ. Bednarek
Foul
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29' Brighton Goal · Normal GoalE. Ferguson · Assist: A. Mac Allister
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34' Southampton Card · Yellow CardCarlos Alcaraz
Foul
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40' Brighton Goal · Normal GoalE. Ferguson · Assist: K. Mitoma
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43' Southampton Card · Yellow CardM. Elyounoussi
Foul
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46' Brighton subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Enciso · On: Facundo Buonanotte
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58' Southampton Goal · Normal GoalM. Elyounoussi · Assist: J. Ward-Prowse
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64' Southampton Card · Yellow CardJ. Ward-Prowse
Argument
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64' Southampton Var · Goal cancelledT. Walcott
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65' Brighton subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Ferguson · On: D. Welbeck
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67' Southampton Card · Yellow CardJ. Bree
Foul
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69' Brighton Goal · Normal GoalP. Groß · Assist: L. Colwill
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70' Southampton subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Aribo · On: Dominic Ballard
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71' Brighton Card · Yellow CardJoël Veltman
Foul
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71' Southampton subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Elyounoussi · On: K. Sulemana
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71' Southampton subst · Substitution 3Off: Carlos Alcaraz · On: Stuart Armstrong
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74' Brighton subst · Substitution 3Off: Joël Veltman · On: D. Undav
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77' Southampton subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Bree · On: V. Livramento
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84' Southampton subst · Substitution 5Off: R. Lavia · On: Kami Doyle
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88' Brighton subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Mitoma · On: B. Gilmour
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89' Brighton subst · Substitution 5Off: L. Colwill · On: Jan Paul van Hecke
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90'+3 Brighton Card · Yellow CardFacundo Buonanotte
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Brighton | Southampton |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 9 |
| Pass Accuracy | 92% | 80% |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 26 | 5 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 627 | 368 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 7 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 1 |
| xG | 2.53 | 0.60 |
| Shots off Target | 11 | 3 |
| Possession | 63% | 37% |
| Accurate Passes | 575 | 293 |
| Shots Inside Box | 18 | 4 |
| Saves | 0 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 8 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Brighton took an early two-goal lead within the first 40 minutes, capitalizing on Southampton's defensive struggles and yellow card to Jan Bednarek.
- ▸ Southampton showed resilience with Mohamed Elyounoussi scoring a goal but it was canceled by VAR, which further dampened their momentum.