Match report

Brighton Stuns Tottenham with 4-1 Victory in Premier League Clash

Tottenham
Tottenham
1–4
FT
Brighton
Brighton
May 25, 2025

Brighton delivered a stinging blow to Tottenham's title aspirations with a comprehensive 4-1 triumph. Despite D. Solanke's early penalty for Tottenham, Brighton capitalized on several substitutions and turned the game around with goals from J. Hinshelwood (2), M. O'Riley, and D. Gomez.

Key Facts

  • • Tottenham: 1 goal by D. Solanke (penalty at minute 17)
  • • Brighton: J. Hinshelwood scored twice (minutes 51 & 64), M. O'Riley (penalty at minute 88), and D. Gomez (minute 90+3)
  • • Tottenham received two yellow cards from Rodrigo Bentancur (minute 38) and P. Porro (minute 58)
  • • Brighton had multiple substitutions including Y. Ayari, S. Adingra, and J. Hinshelwood

Lineups

Tottenham

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Vicario (G)
  • 23 Pedro Porro (D)
  • 4 K. Danso (D)
  • 37 M. van de Ven (D)
  • 13 D. Udogie (D)
  • 14 A. Gray (M)
  • 30 R. Bentancur (M)
  • 29 P. Sarr (M)
  • 22 B. Johnson (F)
  • 19 D. Solanke (F)
  • 11 M. Tel (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 W. Odobert
  • 9 Richarlison
  • 33 B. Davies
  • 8 Y. Bissouma
  • 24 D. Spence
  • 47 M. Moore
  • 64 C. Olusesi
  • 63 D. Ajayi
  • 31 A. Kinský

Brighton

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 B. Verbruggen (G)
  • 27 M. Wieffer (D)
  • 29 J. van Hecke (D)
  • 4 A. Webster (D)
  • 3 Igor Julio (D)
  • 11 S. Adingra (M)
  • 20 C. Baleba (M)
  • 26 Y. Ayari (M)
  • 17 Y. Minteh (M)
  • 8 B. Gruda (F)
  • 41 J. Hinshelwood (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 K. Mitoma
  • 25 D. Gómez
  • 34 J. Veltman
  • 33 M. O'Riley
  • 6 J. Milner
  • 5 L. Dunk
  • 39 C. Rushworth
  • 16 E. Cashin
  • 72 H. Howell

Timeline

  1. Tottenham
    17' Tottenham Goal · Penalty
    D. Solanke
  2. Tottenham
    38' Tottenham Card · Yellow Card
    Rodrigo Bentancur

    Foul

  3. Brighton
    46' Brighton subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Adingra · On: K. Mitoma
  4. Brighton
    46' Brighton subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Ayari · On: D. Gomez
  5. Brighton
    51' Brighton Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Hinshelwood
  6. Tottenham
    58' Tottenham Card · Yellow Card
    P. Porro

    Foul

  7. Brighton
    59' Brighton subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Igor · On: Joël Veltman
  8. Brighton
    64' Brighton Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Hinshelwood
  9. Tottenham
    66' Tottenham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Solanke · On: Richarlison
  10. Tottenham
    66' Tottenham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Micky van de Ven · On: B. Davies
  11. Tottenham
    66' Tottenham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Rodrigo Bentancur · On: Y. Bissouma
  12. Brighton
    76' Brighton subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Gruda · On: M. O'Riley
  13. Brighton
    79' Brighton Card · Yellow Card
    Joël Veltman

    Argument

  14. Tottenham
    80' Tottenham Card · Yellow Card
    B. Davies

    Foul

  15. Tottenham
    83' Tottenham subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Tel · On: D. Spence
  16. Brighton
    88' Brighton Goal · Penalty
    M. O'Riley
  17. Brighton
    90'+3 Brighton subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Y. Minteh · On: J. Milner
  18. Brighton
    90'+3 Brighton Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Gomez · Assist: K. Mitoma

Match Stats

Stat Tottenham Brighton
Fouls 13 8
Pass Accuracy 76% 89%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 4 23
Corners 2 11
Total Passes 271 545
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 1 8
Shots on Target 2 8
xG 2.03 2.24
Shots off Target 1 7
Possession 33% 67%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 207 485
Shots Inside Box 4 18
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 0 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ After D. Solanke's early penalty for Tottenham, Brighton shifted gears with key substitutions that led to the turnaround in momentum.
  • ▸ Brighton's two quick goals by J. Hinshelwood (51' and 64') marked a pivotal shift towards their ultimate victory.