Expected goals
2.20Brighton & Hove Albion2 goals scored
0.73Brentfordno goals
Premier League · Round 10
2–0
FinishedAmerican Express Stadium, Falmer
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Brighton surpasses Brentford 2-0 and maintains positive momentum in the Premier League
With a secure performance at the American Express Stadium, the home team consolidates a good recent moment in front of their fans for the 10th round
Brighton & Hove Albion made the most of their home advantage by defeating Brentford 2-0 on Sunday afternoon at the American Express Stadium, in a match valid for the 10th round of the Premier League. The host team controlled the actions in front of their fans and guaranteed another positive result in the national competition. The away defeat halted the visitors' intentions of starting a new sequence in the table.
Incidents
BRIBRE
5'🟨
Kristoffer AjerFoul
15'⚽
Diego Gómez
22'🟨
Chema AndrésArgument
23'🟥
Igor ThiagoViolent conduct
27'🟨
Olivier BoscagliFoul
42'⚽🥅
Pascal Groß
46'🔄
Aaron Hickey↔ Nathan Collins
46'🔄
Chema Andrés↔ Mats Wieffer
46'🔄
Dango Ouattara↔ Yehor Yarmoliuk
51'🟨
Mats WiefferFoul
59'🔄
Mamadou Sangare↔ Mathias Jensen
59'🔄
Keane Lewis-Potter↔ El Hadji Malick Diouf
61'🟨
Lewis DunkFoul
69'🟨
Kevin SchadeArgument
70'🔄
Sepp van den Berg↔ Callum Wilson
78'🔄
Yasin Ayari↔ Jack Hinshelwood
82'🔄
Maxim De Cuyper↔ Yankuba Minteh
82'🔄
Charalampos Kostoulas↔ Georginio Rutter
90'🔄
Diego Gómez↔ Malick Yalcouyé
Match Recap
The match at the American Express Stadium began with Brighton seeking to dictate the pace of the game through ball possession and occupation of the offensive field. The home team built a 2-0 scoreline over the ninety minutes, neutralizing Brentford's main attacks. Without being able to break through the rival's block, the visiting team found difficulties in creating clear opportunities and ended up being overcome without being able to react.
Statistics
Possession
75%Brighton & Hove Albion≈ 68 min on the ball
25%Brentford≈ 23 min on the ball
Shots on target
6Brighton & Hove Albionof 20 shots
0Brentfordof 5 shots
Pass accuracy
91%Brighton & Hove Albion590 of 650
66%Brentford142 of 215
Match DNA
Six-dimensional comparison
1st half → 2nd half
Who grew or faded after the break
xG
Possession
Shots on target %
Pass %
Duels won %
Anatomy of the shots
Where each shot ended up
Brighton & Hove AlbionBrentford
Goals
2
—
Saved
4
—
Woodwork
—
—
Blocked
5
2
Off target
9
3
Territory map
Action intensity by pitch third
Brighton & Hove Albion
Defensetackles
Midfieldpasses
Attackshots
Brentford
Attackshots
Midfieldpasses
Defensetackles
Darker shades mean more activity in that zone
Duels
Who won more battles
Ground
51%
51% · 2349% · 22
Aerial
59%
59% · 2041% · 14
Dribbles
70%
30% · 370% · 1
Player impact
Accurate passes × offensive actions (size = rating)
Players with 30+ min only.
Match standout
Top-rated player's share of the team
Brighton & Hove Albion
Pascal Groß
M · #13
Rating: 8.50
Passes79Shots2Defense2Creation107
Match Highlights
The victory reinforces Brighton's highly positive record, which came from an expressive triumph over Manchester City by 1-0 and now totals four wins and one defeat in their last five commitments in the championship. The home team again demonstrated collective efficiency to neutralize the opponent and ensure a clean victory, reaffirming their consistency in matches within their domains.
What the Numbers Say
On the other hand, Brentford saw the reaction that had been built in the competition interrupted after winning 2-0 against Nottingham Forest in the previous game. The visiting team had a recent form of two wins, two draws, and one defeat before taking the field on Sunday. The away defeat leaves the team in search of defensive adjustments and greater offensive contundency for the next weeks of the English calendar.
Lineup
How teams lined up at kick-off
Brighton & Hove Albion · 4-5-1Brentford · 4-4-2
CCaptain↓Substituted
Brighton & Hove Albion
Manager: Fabian Hurzeler
Starters
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Bench
Brentford
Manager: Keith Andrews
Starters
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Bench
Man of the match
Pascal Groß
Brighton & Hove Albion
Referee
Michael Oliver
Suspended
Players who became suspended in this match and will serve the suspension in the next league game.
Brighton & Hove Albion
🚫
Chema AndrésBecame suspended due to 3 yellowsWill serve suspension in the next match against Hull City.
Brentford
🚫
Igor ThiagoBecame suspended due to Red cardWill serve suspension in the next match against Everton.
🚫
Kristoffer AjerBecame suspended due to 3 yellowsWill serve suspension in the next match against Everton.
What Changes Now
Both teams return to the field only after the break in the calendar for the dispute of the 11th round of the tournament. Brighton will play away from home on Sunday, November 22, 2026, when they visit Hull City at the MKM Stadium. Meanwhile, Brentford will seek recovery by acting in front of their fans on Monday, November 23, 2026, receiving Everton at the Brentford Community Stadium.