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Brighton & Hove Albion FC 3 - 0 Leeds United FC
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
17:26The full-time whistle blows at the Amex Stadium as Brighton ease past Leeds United in a convincing 3-0 display. The hosts broke the deadlock in the 11th minute after Welbeck slotted into the bottom corner of the net after good work by Wieffer on the byline. The hosts almost doubled their lead shortly afterwards, but Welbeck saw his close-range effort fly narrowly past the left-hand post. The Seagulls started the second half with the same blistering intent as they did in the first half and were rewarded with a second goal after Gomez poked Minteh's low cross into an empty net from six yards out. Gomez got his second of the contest after Rutter won the ball from Bogle before cutting back to the Paraguay international who finished into the bottom-left corner of the net. The hosts created 14 shots in the game, reflected through an xG of 2.99, whereas the visitors struggled to create opportunities in the final third, highlighted through an xG of 0.46. The result sees Brighton climb to 8th in the Premier League table with Leeds dropping to 16th. Hurzeler's side will travel to Crystal Palace in their next league outing while Farke's side will face Nottingham Forest at the City Ground next Sunday. Thanks for reading and take care!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
17:26The second Brighton change sees Welbeck replaced by Tzimas. Welbeck opened the scoring for the Seagulls in the first half.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
16:57FULL-TIME: BRIGHTON 3-0 LEEDS UNITED
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
16:56The second Brighton change sees Ayari replaced by Knight.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
16:55Hurzeler makes a double substitution. The first change sees Rutter come off for Oriola.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
16:54We will have four minutes of additional time at the end of the second half.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
16:51SAVE! Verbruggen makes a double save to prevent Leeds from scoring. First, Nmecha darts forward from the right flank before planting an effort towards the bottom-left corner, but Brighton's goalkeeper makes a stunning stop with his foot. The ball falls to substitute Stach, who glides past a couple of Brighton defenders before seeing his close-range shot denied by the 23-year-old.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
16:51Hurzeler makes another substitution as Minteh comes off for Kostoulas. The Gambia international was a constant threat to the Leeds defence today.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
16:48SAVE! Perri shows incredible reflexes to stop Ayari from scoring Brighton's fourth! Tzimas reaches the byline before squaring a pass to Ayari whose 18-yard effort is deflected off Stach, but Perri somehow makes a sensational save!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
16:43Hurzeler makes a double substitution. The first change sees Gomez come off for Watson. The Paraguay international receives a standing ovation from the home supporters after netting two goals.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
16:43Brighton have attempted 413 passes in this match, higher than their season average of 412.2 in the Premier League. The hosts have dominated this contest.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
16:41The second Leeds change sees Okafor replaced by Harrison. The former AC Milan player has been a bright spark in a poor Leeds side this afternoon.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
16:40Farke makes a double substitution. The first change sees Bogle come off for Justin.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
16:40Rutter gets the assist after some good work on the left flank. The 23-year-old has contributed to goals in his last three home games in the Premier League (zero goals, three assists).
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
16:40SAVE! Minteh's free-kick into the six-yard area is cleared away by the Leeds defence, but it falls to Gomez at the edge of the box who unleashes a stinging effort towards the bottom-right corner of the net, but Perri gets down well to make a sharp save! That was close to a stunning hat-trick for Gomez!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
16:38Baleba wins a free-kick high up the field after Rodon pushes over the Cameroon international. Minteh steps up to take the set piece...
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
16:35YELLOW! Ampadu gets the first booking of the game after he boots through the leg of Gomez. That was a poor tackle from the former Chelsea defender!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
16:33GOALLLLLLL! GOMEZ GETS HIS SECOND AND BRIGHTON GET THEIR THIRD!! Leeds come under pressure as Bogle loses the ball to Rutter on the left flank. The former Leeds attacker does well to drive to the byline before cutting back a pass for Gomez to finish into the bottom-left corner of the net! Brighton 3-0 Leeds United!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
16:30Farke makes another substitution as Calvert-Lewin comes off for Nmecha. It has been a quiet afternoon for the former Everton striker.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
16:31Brighton have attempted five shots on target in this match, higher than their season average of 4.4 in the Premier League.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
16:28GOALLLLL! BRIGHTON DOUBLE THEIR LEAD! Minteh receives a long pass on the right flank before racing past Gudmundsson, to the byline before firing in a low cross into the six-yard area which is poked into an empty net by Gomez! The hosts deserve that second goal! Brighton 2-0 Leeds United!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
16:27The visitors need to do more in the final third, as they have only had one touch inside the opposition's box. The Opta predictor currently has the hosts as favourites to take the three points with an 85% chance.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
16:27Farke makes a double substitution. The first change sees Longstaff come off for Stach.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
16:27The second Leeds change sees Tanaka replaced by former Manchester United attacker James.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
16:22WIDE! SO CLOSE TO AN EQUALISER! Calvert-Lewin comes to life in this contest as he toe pokes a stinging 18-yard effort wide of the right-hand post! The visitors are showing more intent in the second half.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
16:21SAVE! Kadioglu drives at pace on the left flank before whipping in a low cross to Welbeck on the edge of the penalty area. The Leeds defenders do well to clear away the danger, but the ball falls to Gomez who bends a close-range effort straight into the hands of a relieved Perri.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
16:18SAVE! Better from the hosts! Okafor beats Wieffer on the outside before driving into the six-yard area, but his cross is intercepted by Verbruggen.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
16:18Bogle comes darting forward on the right-hand side of the pitch, but Gomez shows good strength to win the ball back for Brighton. The Paraguay international has defended well today.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
16:16Leeds finally show some urgency in this second half. A deep cross is delivered from the left flank with Bogle trying to get a touch at the far post, but the ball flies out for a Brighton goal kick. Better from the visitors.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
16:14WIDE! Van Hecke darts forward before passing to Rutter on his left. The former Leeds attacker decides to unleash a 25-yard effort and is unfortunate to see his shot ripple the side-netting!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
16:10SAVE! Brighton look to counter on the right flank with Minteh driving forward. The Gambia international runs into the Leeds penalty area before laying off a pass for Van Hecke whose close-range effort is easily saved by Perri.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
16:09We are back underway for the second half at the Amex Stadium.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
16:02The half-time whistle blows at the Amex Stadium as Brighton take a 1-0 lead at the break. The hosts started positively and broke the deadlock in the 11th minute after Wieffer's low cross was diverted into the bottom corner of the net by Welbeck, who netted his sixth Premier League goal of the season. Welbeck almost doubled the Seagulls' lead in the 34th minute, but saw his 18-yard right-foot effort slice narrowly wide of the left-hand post. Minteh almost scored a sensational solo goal, but saw his opportunity flash wide of the right-hand post. The Opta predictor currently has the hosts as favourites to take the three points with an 83% chance.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:59The hosts generated eight shots in the first half with two on target, highlighted through an xG of 1.31, whereas Daniel Farke's side struggled to create opportunities in the final third, reflected through a lower xG of 0.24.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:56HALF-TIME: BRIGHTON 1-0 LEEDS UNITED
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:55We will have one minute of additional time at the end of the first half.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:52WIDE! SO CLOSE TO A SECOND FOR BRIGHTON! Minteh darts towards the Leeds goal, easily overcoming a challenge from Bijol before firing an 18-yard effort narrowly wide of the right-hand post!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:48BLOCK! Gomez does well to win the ball from the opposition before the Paraguay international drives towards the Leeds goal. The midfielder looks to unleash a right-foot effort, but Longstaff makes a stunning block!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:45Brighton are showing signs of getting a second goal. Wieffer delivers a first-time cross from the right flank into the Leeds six-yard area, but it flies over the head of Welbeck and Bogle clears away the danger.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:43So far, the hosts have generated seven shots with two on target, whereas the visitors created one shot with none on target. Daniel Farke will be hoping for improvement from his side.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:41WIDE! Welbeck picks up a pass on the half turn before slicing an 18-yard right-foot effort past the left-hand post! That was close from the Brighton striker!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:38The visitors have 51% possession of the ball, but are struggling to do anything with it. They look lacklustre in front of goal with Brighton happy to sit back.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:37Okafor whips in a cross from the left-hand side of the pitch into the six-yard area, but Gomez shows his strength to block Bogle from getting to the pass. Good defending!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:35The home supporters are making a lot of noise at a rainy Amex Stadium. They have good reason to be optimistic as Brighton have a record of W1, D2, L0 when scoring the opening goal in the Premier League this season.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:34Okafor goes down just outside the penalty area after Minteh goes in with a crunching tackle. Referee Michael Oliver is not interested and play continues.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:29Leeds try to make something work on the right-hand side of the pitch, but Longstaff's long pass to Bogle is overhit and Brighton win a goal kick. The visitors need to do better if they are to get back into this game.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:25Wieffer gets the assist and showed great awareness to pick Welbeck out for Brighton's opener.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:25GOALLLLLL! Brighton lead through Welbeck! Minteh receives the ball before lofting a pass into the path of Wieffer, who drives to the byline before squaring across goal with Welbeck slotting into the bottom corner of the net! What a start for the hosts! Brighton 1-0 Leeds United!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:26Leeds win a free-kick 25 yards from goal after Baleba leaves a trailing foot on Aaronson. Longstaff steps up to take the set piece, but blasts the effort over Verbruggen's crossbar! That was poor from the former Newcastle midfielder.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:24CHANCE! Bogle makes a darting run on the right flank before delivering a low cross into the six-yard area, but Calvert-Lewin is unable to get the finishing touch. That was close for the visitors!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:22Ayari has attempted three shots in this game, more than any other player. The Brighton midfielder has been busy in the opening exchanges of the contest.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:21OVER! Ayari picks up a pass just outside the Leeds penalty area before bending an effort over Perri's crossbar. The Seagulls are pushing for a second goal!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:20Welbeck has now scored six goals in his last five league games. The former Arsenal striker has been in sensational form for the hosts this season.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:17SAVE! Ayari receives the ball 25 yards from goal before making a driving run towards goal, but his 18-yard effort is well saved by Perri. Welbeck was not happy as he was through on goal!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:12WIDE! Brighton start on the front foot as Minteh finds Baleba on the edge of the penalty box, but the latter slices his effort well wide of the post!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:13Minteh receives the ball on the right-hand side of the pitch. The Gambia international delivers a first-time delivery into the Leeds six-yard area, but it goes past Ayari and straight into the hands of Perri.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:11Okafor finds space on the left flank before delivering a long pass to the right-hand side of the pitch, but Bogle is unable to reach the ball, and it goes out for a Brighton throw-in.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:11The hosts are dominating the early exchanges of the contest as they have 66% possession of the ball. However, the visitors are happy to sit back and soak up the pressure.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:04After both teams pause for a one-minute silence ahead of Remembrance Sunday, we are underway for the first half at the Amex Stadium.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
14:57The teams are in the tunnel and kick-off will commence shortly in East Sussex. Brighton’s Amex Stadium is the ground at which Leeds have played most often in their history in all competitions without winning (nine games). In their last seven goalless games there, 30 different Leeds players have attempted a shot without success, three of whom have appeared for the Whites this season – Jack Harrison (four shots), Pascal Struijk (two) and Daniel James (two).
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
14:36Meanwhile, Daniel Farke decides to stick with the starting XI that defeated West Ham at Elland Road. Sean Longstaff continues to start in midfield for the Whites. The former Newcastle United player has two assists in the Premier League this season for Leeds, only ever registering more in one campaign (four in 2022-23 for the Magpies). Longstaff has created 2.5 chances per 90 minutes in 2025-26, comfortably his best in a season in the Premier League.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
14:36Fabian Hurzeler makes one change to the side that lost against Manchester United last week. Maxim De Cuyper makes way for Diego Gomez. Danny Welbeck starts up front for the hosts and is in fine form this season. The former Arsenal and Manchester United striker has netted five times in nine Premier League appearances for the Seagulls.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
14:36LEEDS UNITED SUBS: Pascal Struijk, Daniel James, Joel Piroe, Lukas Nmecha, Anton Stach, Jack Harrison, James Justin, Karl Darlow, Ilia Gruev.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
14:36LEEDS UNITED (4-3-3): Lucas Perri; Gabriel Gudmundsson, Jaka Bijol, Joe Rodon, Jayden Bogle; Ao Tanaka, Ethan Ampadu, Sean Longstaff; Noah Okafor, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Brenden Aaronson.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
14:36BRIGHTON SUBS: Stefanos Tzimas, Tom Watson, Charalampos Kostoulas, Olivier Boscagli, Jason Steele, Maxim De Cuyper, Diego Coppola, Joe Knight, Nehemiah Oriola.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
14:36BRIGHTON (4-2-3-1): Bart Verbruggen; Ferdi Kadioglu, Lewis Dunk, Jan Paul van Hecke, Mats Wieffer; Yasin Ayari, Carlos Baleba; Diego Gomez, Georginio Rutter, Yankuba Minteh; Danny Welbeck.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
14:36Meanwhile, the visitors are coming into this game after defeating West Ham 2-1 at Elland Road last week. The Whites raced in front after Brenden Aaronson scored in the third minute, and Joe Rodon doubled the lead shortly afterwards in the 15th minute. The victory was crucial for Daniel Farke as it lifted Leeds to 15th place in the league standings. The visitors will face a tough challenge today as they seek to address a poor run of results on the road this season with three losses and just one win in league away contests.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
14:36Hosts Brighton return to Premier League action after losing their previous league fixture against Manchester United at Old Trafford. The Red Devils triumphed in a 4-2 victory, although the Seagulls piled pressure on Ruben Amorim’s men in the closing stages of the contest. The hosts are currently 13th in the Premier League table having accumulated 12 points. Fabian Hurzeler’s men have reason to be optimistic against today’s opponents as Brighton have got the better of Leeds of late, unbeaten in the last six Premier League matches between them. The Whites are looking for their first league win in encounters between the two teams since March 2017.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
14:30Hello and welcome to live coverage of this Premier League clash between Brighton and Leeds United at the Amex Stadium.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
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