Brighton & Hove Albion FC vs Southampton FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Brighton & Hove Albion FC vs Southampton FC — Premier League at The American Express Community Stadium.
- Brighton & Hove Albion FC 10 games · 22 pts (2026/27)
- Southampton FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee John Busby
- Referee Neil Davies
- Referee Paul Tierney
- Referee Simon Hooper
- Referee Constantine Hatzidakis
- Referee Adrian Holmes
6 games this season
🟨 3.3/game
⚽ 10.8 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal FC | 10 | 27 |
| 2 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 10 | 22 |
| 3 | Manchester City FC | 10 | 21 |
| 4 | Liverpool FC | 10 | 18 |
| 5 | Chelsea FC | 10 | 16 |
| 6 | Everton FC | 10 | 16 |
| 7 | AFC Bournemouth | 10 | 15 |
| 8 | Brentford FC | 10 | 14 |
| 9 | Leeds United FC | 10 | 14 |
| 10 | Aston Villa FC | 10 | 13 |
| 11 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 10 | 12 |
| 12 | Newcastle United FC | 10 | 12 |
| 13 | Hull City AFC | 10 | 11 |
| 14 | Ipswich Town FC | 10 | 11 |
| 15 | Fulham FC | 10 | 10 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest FC | 10 | 9 |
| 17 | Coventry City FC | 10 | 9 |
| 18 | Manchester United FC | 10 | 8 |
| 19 | Sunderland AFC | 10 | 8 |
| 20 | Crystal Palace FC | 10 | 7 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May | Southampton FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 18 May | Newcastle United FC | A | 1–4 | L |
| 14 May | Arsenal FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 08 May | Everton FC | H | 1–5 | L |
| 04 May | Manchester United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Apr | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | H | 6–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 13 May | Fulham FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 08 May | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 3–4 | L |
| 30 Apr | Newcastle United FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 27 Apr | AFC Bournemouth | H | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Apr | Arsenal FC | A | 3–3 | D |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
70%
Clean Sheets
Brighton & Hove Albion FC this season
Brighton & Hove Albion FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
0-15
4/3
16-30
2/1
31-45
6/1
46-60
4/–
61-75
2/1
76+
5/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
| Pascal Gross | 4 G | 4 A |
| Charalampos Kostoulas | 3 G | 2 A |
| Yasin Ayari | 3 G | 1 A |
| Jack Hinshelwood | 3 G | |
| Maxim De Cuyper | 2 G | 3 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Brighton & Hove Albion FC welcome Southampton FC for this crunch clash at The American Express Community Stadium.
- 5' It’s high time Ruben Selles made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Roberto De Zerbi might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 14' Southampton FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 14.
- 19' Theo Walcott is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Brighton & Hove Albion FC tonight.
- 24' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 29' GOAL! Evan Ferguson scores on 29. Assisted by Alexis Mac Allister
- 30' Evan Ferguson adds to his 0 season tally! Brighton & Hove Albion FC lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
- 34' Controversy at the stadium! Carlos Alcaraz argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 39' Brighton & Hove Albion FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Southampton FC backline.
- 40' Against the run of play, Evan Ferguson has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 43' The referee calls foul for Mohamed Elyounoussi. He receives a Yellow card.
- 46' Brighton & Hove Albion FC ring the changes. Julio Enciso has done his job and it is now time for Facundo Buonanotte to step up.
- 51' Joe Aribo has been relatively quiet despite scoring 43 goals in his last 392 appearances.
- 56' Southampton FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 58' What composure from Mohamed Elyounoussi! The Norway international strokes it home. 3-1.
- 63' Theo Walcott makes no mistake. The score reads 3-2 and Southampton FC are in front.
- 64' James Ward-Prowse is having his name booked by the referee on 64.
- 65' James Ward-Prowse catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 65.
- 65' It is a substitution in Brighton & Hove Albion FC team. Evan Ferguson is replaced by Danny Welbeck on 65 minute.
- 67' Southampton FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 67.
- 68' James Bree has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 68.
- 69' A goal from the Germany international Pascal Gross! He fires home on 69 to make it 4-2!
- 70' The whistle greets Mohamed Elyounoussi as he departs to be replaced by Stuart Armstrong.
- 71' Stuart Armstrong has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mohamed Elyounoussi on 71 minute.
- 72' Brighton & Hove Albion FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 74' Deniz Undav is replacing Joel Veltman for the Brighton & Hove Albion FC side.
- 77' The whistle greets James Bree as he departs to be replaced by Valentino Livramento.
- 82' Southampton FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 84' Kami Doyle gets the nod from Southampton FC. He replaces Romeo Lavia and will look to change the dynamic.
- 88' Fresh legs for Brighton & Hove Albion FC! Billy Gilmour comes on to replace Kaoru Mitoma.
- 89' The crowd applauds Levi Colwill as he leaves the pitch. Jan Paul van Hecke steps in for Brighton & Hove Albion FC.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Facundo Buonanotte is booked for Brighton & Hove Albion FC — Yellow card on 90.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Brighton & Hove Albion FC take all three points.
Lineups
Brighton & Hove Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 5
- 13
-
34
Joel Veltman ↓ Deniz Undav 74'
- 30
- 10
-
22
Kaoru Mitoma ↓ Billy Gilmour 88'
- 25
- 20
- 6
-
28
Evan Ferguson ↓ Danny Welbeck 65'
Bench
-
18
Danny Welbeck ↑ 65'
-
29
Jan Paul van Hecke ↑ 89'
-
27
Billy Gilmour ↑ 88'
- 38
- 26
-
21
Deniz Undav ↑ 74'
-
40
Facundo Buonanotte ↑ 46'
- 49
- –
Coach
Roberto De Zerbi
Southampton FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 32
- 1
- 35
- 8
- 24
- 2
- 14
-
7
Joe Aribo ↓ Kamal Deen Sulemana 71'
- 4
- 26
-
45
Romeo Lavia ↓ Kami Doyle 84'
Bench
- 3
-
17
Stuart Armstrong ↑ 70'
- 6
- 12
- 31
-
20
Kamal Deen Sulemana ↑ 71'
-
21
Valentino Livramento ↑ 77'
-
–
Dominic Ballard ↑ 71'
-
–
Kami Doyle ↑ 84'
Coach
Ruben Selles
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| James Ward-Prowse | 4 |
| Evan Ferguson | 3 |
| Danny Ings | 3 |
| Lewis Dunk | 2 |
| Romain Perraud | 2 |
| Adam Lallana | 2 |
| Neal Maupay | 2 |
| Pascal Gross | 2 |
Head to Head
Brighton & Hove Albion FC Form
2023-05-21
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
3–1
Southampton FC
W
2023-05-18
Newcastle United FC
4–1
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
L
2023-05-14
Arsenal FC
0–3
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
W
2023-05-08
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
1–5
Everton FC
L
2023-05-04
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
1–0
Manchester United FC
W
2023-04-29
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
6–0
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
W
Southampton FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.03
Brighton & Hove Albion FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.32
Southampton FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 64% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Brighton & Hove Albion FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.35
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Brighton & Hove Albion FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Southampton FC
43%
Brighton & Hove Albion FC or Southampton FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Brighton & Hove Albion FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.3%
2 – 1
9.2%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 0
6.5%
3 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
6%
1 – 2
6%
0 – 0
5%
3 – 0
4.8%
3 – 2
4.1%
0 – 1
4%
4 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Brighton & Hove Albion FC
| Handicap | Brighton & Hove Albion FC covers | Push | Southampton FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 16% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 21% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 13% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Brighton & Hove Albion FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

