Southampton FC vs Brighton & Hove Albion FC, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Southampton FC vs Brighton & Hove Albion FC — Premier League .
- Southampton FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Brighton & Hove Albion FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Graham Scott
- Referee Anthony Taylor
- Referee Gary Beswick
- Referee Adam Nunn
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Sep | Crystal Palace FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Aug | Leicester City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Aug | Everton FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Aug | Burnley FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | Southampton FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 01 Sep | Fulham FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 25 Aug | Liverpool FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Aug | Manchester United FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 11 Aug | Watford FC | A | 0–2 | L |
Key Stats
75%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
58%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Southampton FC launch into their encounter with Brighton & Hove Albion FC.
- 5' Southampton FC have won 417 goals from 348 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 20' Pierre Emile Hojbjerg has been relatively quiet despite scoring 22 goals in his last 348 appearances.
- 25' It looks like no one’s ball. Brighton & Hove Albion FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Southampton FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 35' What a moment for Pierre Emile Hojbjerg! That strike on 35 puts his side firmly in control.
- 40' Southampton FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 45' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 50' The 32-year-old Alireza Jahanbakhsh has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 55' Southampton FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 56' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Cedric.
- 61' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Maty Ryan made 336 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 65' A stunning finish from Danny Ings — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 67' The Ireland Shane Duffy breaks the deadlock on 67 minutes. 2-1!
- 71' Alireza Jahanbakhsh has so much to prove this time. He replaces Solomon March on 71 minute.
- 76' Southampton FC make a change. Shane Long trudges off to be replaced by Manolo Gabbiadini on 76 minutes.
- 77' The referee has no hesitation. Dale Stephens is booked for Brighton & Hove Albion FC — Yellow card on 77.
- 82' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 84' The whistle greets Danny Ings as he departs to be replaced by Steven Davis.
- 86' Controversy at the stadium! Alex McCarthy argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 90' Glenn Murray does the damage! The net is bulging and Brighton & Hove Albion FC surge ahead!
- 90' Anthony Knockaert is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- It finishes all square. Southampton FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC share the spoils 2-2.
Lineups
Southampton FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 4
-
9
Danny Ings ↓ Steven Davis 84'
- 1
- 21
- 6
- 22
- 23
- 18
-
7
Shane Long ↓ Manolo Gabbiadini 76'
- 11
Bench
- 33
- 28
- 3
-
16
James Ward-Prowse ↑ 76'
-
8
Steven Davis ↑ 84'
- 10
-
20
Manolo Gabbiadini ↑ 76'
Coach
Mark Hughes
Brighton & Hove Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 5
- 3
- 4
- 6
- 20
- 24
- 11
- 17
-
8
Yves Bissouma ↓ Jurgen Locadia 76'
- 22
Bench
- 14
-
16
Alireza Jahanbakhsh ↑ 71'
- 27
- 2
- 7
-
9
Jurgen Locadia ↑ 76'
- 30
Coach
Chris Hughton
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| James Ward-Prowse | 4 |
| Evan Ferguson | 3 |
| Danny Ings | 3 |
| Pierre Emile Hojbjerg | 2 |
| Kaoru Mitoma | 2 |
| Lewis Dunk | 2 |
| Romain Perraud | 2 |
| Adam Lallana | 2 |
Southampton FC Form
Brighton & Hove Albion FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.51
Southampton FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.31
Brighton & Hove Albion FC xG
I would bet for:
Southampton FC or Brighton & Hove Albion FC 73% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.82
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Southampton FC or Draw
69%
Draw or Brighton & Hove Albion FC
58%
Southampton FC or Brighton & Hove Albion FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Southampton FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 0
8.1%
0 – 0
7.8%
1 – 2
7.4%
0 – 1
6.9%
2 – 0
6.7%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
5%
3 – 1
4.3%
3 – 0
3.3%
1 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Southampton FC
| Handicap | Southampton FC covers | Push | Brighton & Hove Albion FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 20% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 17% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Southampton FC keeps clean sheet
28%
✓
Brighton & Hove Albion FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.