West Bromwich Albion FC vs Brighton & Hove Albion FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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West Bromwich Albion FC vs Brighton & Hove Albion FC — Premier League at The Hawthorns.
- West Bromwich Albion FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Brighton & Hove Albion FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Lee Mason
- Referee Tim Wood
- Referee Simon Hooper
- Referee Graham Scott
- Referee Mark Scholes
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Feb | Burnley FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Feb | Manchester United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Feb | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Feb | Sheffield United FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Jan | Fulham FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Feb | Crystal Palace FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Feb | Aston Villa FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Feb | Leicester City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Feb | Burnley FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Feb | Liverpool FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
25%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds The Hawthorns will turn into a battlefield for West Bromwich Albion FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC.
- 5' England international Dan Burn has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 11' A goal from the England international Kyle Bartley! He fires home on 11 to make it 1-0!
- 16' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 21' It looks like no one’s ball. West Bromwich Albion FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 26' Lewis Dunk has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 29' Brilliant from the ! Lewis Dunk makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 29.
- 34' A quiet spell here at The Hawthorns. West Bromwich Albion FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 39' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 44' The 35-year-old Danny Welbeck has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 46' It is a substitution in Brighton & Hove Albion FC team. Alexis Mac Allister is replaced by Adam Lallana on 46 minute.
- 51' West Bromwich Albion FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 53' A meaty challenge results in booking for Dan Burn on 53.
- 58' Matheus Pereira needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 2 Red cards this season.
- 61' It is a substitution in Brighton & Hove Albion FC team. Aaron Connolly is replaced by Danny Welbeck on 61 minute.
- 66' Sam Johnstone has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 377 appearances.
- 71' It is a cagey affair so far. West Bromwich Albion FC in their trying to find a way past Brighton & Hove Albion FC's compact .
- 72' The whistle greets Matt Phillips as he departs to be replaced by Grady Diangana.
- 77' West Bromwich Albion FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 79' The supporters are chanting for Branislav Ivanovic. He replaces Matheus Pereira on 79 minute.
- 83' The West Bromwich Albion FC bench stirs into life. Mbaye Diagne is withdrawn and Hal Robson-Kanu gets his opportunity.
- 84' Brighton & Hove Albion FC make a change. Ben White trudges off to be replaced by Jakub Moder on 84 minutes.
- 89' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-0 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
West Bromwich Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 27
- 30
- 1
- 14
- 5
-
10
Matt Phillips ↓ Grady Diangana 72'
- 2
- 12
- 35
-
17
Mbaye Diagne ↓ Hal Robson-Kanu 83'
- 18
Bench
- 8
-
4
Hal Robson-Kanu ↑ 83'
- 25
-
11
Grady Diangana ↑ 72'
- 22
- 7
- 19
- 29
-
20
Branislav Ivanovic ↑ 79'
Coach
Sam Allardyce
Brighton & Hove Albion FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 13
-
7
Aaron Connolly ↓ Danny Welbeck 61'
- 8
- 9
- 33
- 34
- 11
- 10
-
3
Ben White ↓ Jakub Moder 84'
- 26
Bench
-
18
Danny Welbeck ↑ 61'
-
14
Adam Lallana ↑ 46'
- 16
- 23
- 24
- 17
- 22
-
15
Jakub Moder ↑ 84'
- 29
Coach
Graham Potter
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kyle Bartley | 2 |
| Glenn Murray | 2 |
| Florin Andone | 1 |
| Jake Livermore | 1 |
| Karlan Ahearne-Grant | 1 |
| Lewis Dunk | 1 |
Head to Head
West Bromwich Albion FC Form
2021-02-27
West Bromwich Albion FC
1–0
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
W
2021-02-20
Burnley FC
0–0
West Bromwich Albion FC
D
2021-02-14
West Bromwich Albion FC
1–1
Manchester United FC
D
2021-02-07
Tottenham Hotspur FC
2–0
West Bromwich Albion FC
L
2021-02-02
Sheffield United FC
2–1
West Bromwich Albion FC
L
2021-01-30
West Bromwich Albion FC
2–2
Fulham FC
D
Brighton & Hove Albion FC Form
2021-02-27
West Bromwich Albion FC
1–0
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
L
2021-02-22
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
1–2
Crystal Palace FC
L
2021-02-13
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
0–0
Aston Villa FC
D
2021-02-10
Leicester City FC
1–0
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
L
2021-02-06
Burnley FC
1–1
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
D
2021-02-03
Liverpool FC
0–1
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.12
West Bromwich Albion FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.91
Brighton & Hove Albion FC xG
I would bet for:
West Bromwich Albion FC or Draw 74% + Under 2.5 goals 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: West Bromwich Albion FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.03
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
West Bromwich Albion FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Brighton & Hove Albion FC
57%
West Bromwich Albion FC or Brighton & Hove Albion FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: West Bromwich Albion FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.5%
1 – 1
14.3%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
10.6%
2 – 0
7.9%
2 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
5.9%
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
3.5%
3 – 0
2.9%
3 – 1
2.8%
1 – 3
1.8%
Asian Handicap — West Bromwich Albion FC
| Handicap | West Bromwich Albion FC covers | Push | Brighton & Hove Albion FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 22% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 18% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
West Bromwich Albion FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Brighton & Hove Albion FC keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.