Southampton F.C. vs Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. – Match Report

Date: Feb 22, 2025
Kick-Off: 20:30
Venue: St. Mary’s Stadium, Southampton
Attendance: 30,775
Referee: Darren Bond

Southampton F.C. vs Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. was a crucial Premier League fixture that saw Brighton continue their fine form with a dominant 4-0 victory. The Seagulls displayed exceptional attacking prowess, leaving Southampton struggling to keep up. With this win, Brighton moved up to eighth in the table, while Southampton remained rooted at the bottom, 13 points away from safety.

Southampton F.C. vs Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Head-to-Head Comparison

Southampton F.C. vs Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Lineups and Substitutes

Southampton F.C. Lineup (4-2-3-1)

• GK: Aaron Ramsdale
• DEF: Kyle Walker-Peters, Jan Bednarek (12’ Armel Bella-Kotchap), Joe Aribo, Welington (46’ Yukinari Sugawara)
• MID: Lesley Ugochukwu (72’ Will Smallbone), Mateus Fernandes (88’ Albert Grønbæk)
• FWD: Tyler Dibling, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Cameron Archer (72’ Paul Onuachu)

Substitutes: Bazunu, Bree, Mara, Smallbone, Onuachu, Grønbæk

Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Lineup (4-3-3)

• GK: Bart Verbruggen
• DEF: Tariq Lamptey (67’ Pervis Estupiñán), Adam Webster, Jack Hinshelwood (83’ Mats Wieffer), Jan Paul van Hecke
• MID: Yasin Ayari (67’ Diego Gómez), Carlos Baleba, João Pedro
• FWD: Kaoru Mitoma (79’ Simon Adingra), Georginio Rutter (79’ Brajan Gruda), Yankuba Minteh

Substitutes: Steele, Veltman, Estupiñán, Wieffer, Gruda, Adingra, Gómez

Southampton F.C. vs Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Match Summary

Southampton F.C. vs Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. First Half

Brighton dominated the early exchanges, forcing Aaron Ramsdale into multiple saves. The visitors’ persistence paid off in the 23rd minute when João Pedro coolly slotted home after a defensive lapse from Southampton. Despite a couple of half-chances for the Saints, Brighton controlled possession and nearly doubled their lead before halftime, but Minteh’s curling effort was denied by Ramsdale.

Southampton F.C. vs Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Half-Time Score: Southampton F.C. 0-1 Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.

Southampton F.C. vs Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Second Half

Southampton thought they had equalized through Cameron Archer, but the goal was ruled offside. Brighton capitalized on the hosts’ frustration as Georginio Rutter tapped in from close range after a brilliant setup by Minteh in the 56th minute. Kaoru Mitoma added the third goal in the 71st minute with a deft finish following João Pedro’s assist, and in the 82nd minute, Jack Hinshelwood sealed the rout with a well-placed strike assisted by Brajan Gruda.

Southampton F.C. vs Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Full-Time Score: Southampton F.C. 0-4 Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.

Southampton F.C. vs Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Stats

Southampton F.C. vs Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Timeline

• 23’ – Goal (BHA): João Pedro opens the scoring with a composed finish.
• 56’ – Goal (BHA): Georginio Rutter doubles Brighton’s lead.
• 71’ – Goal (BHA): Kaoru Mitoma finishes clinically after João Pedro’s assist.
• 82’ – Goal (BHA): Jack Hinshelwood hammers in the fourth goal to seal Brighton’s dominant victory.
• 90+5’ – Full-Time: A resounding 4-0 win for Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.

Impact on the Points Table

• Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. moved up to 8th place, surpassing Fulham.
• Southampton F.C. remained bottom, 13 points adrift of safety.

Southampton F.C. vs Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. Player Achievements & Man of the Match

• Man of the Match: João Pedro (Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.) – 1 goal, 1 assist, and exceptional playmaking.
• Honorable Mentions: Minteh (1 assist, strong attacking presence), Rutter (1 goal), and Ramsdale (despite the loss, made key saves for Southampton).

Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. showcased their attacking strength with a dominant 4-0 victory over Southampton F.C., extending their winning streak and climbing the table. Southampton’s struggles continue, with their defensive frailties exposed once again. Brighton now look ahead to their next match against Bournemouth, while Southampton must regroup quickly before facing Chelsea.

FAQs

1. Who scored in the match between Southampton F.C. vs Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.?
   
   • João Pedro (23’), Georginio Rutter (56’), Kaoru Mitoma (71’), Jack Hinshelwood (82’).
2. Who was the Man of the Match in the Southampton F.C. vs Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.?
   
   • João Pedro (Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.).
3. How did this  Southampton F.C. vs Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.match impact the league table?
   
   • Brighton climbed to 8th place, while Southampton remained bottom.
4. How did Southampton perform in this Southampton F.C. vs Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.  match?
   
   • Southampton struggled defensively and failed to convert their limited chances, extending their winless run.
5. What’s next for both teams?
   
   • Brighton faces Bournemouth at home, while Southampton visits Chelsea in a challenging fixture.

Final Score: Southampton F.C. 0-4 Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.