Date: Saturday, 14 September 2024
Kick-Off: 19:30
Venue: American Express Stadium, Falmer
Attendance: 41,573
Referee: Samuel Barrott
Brighton & Hove Albion continued their unbeaten run in the Premier League with a frustrating 0-0 draw against a resilient Ipswich Town. Despite dominating possession and creating a series of chances, the Seagulls were held at bay by Ipswich’s inspired goalkeeper, Arijanet Muric, and a resolute defensive performance from the visitors. The match had its moments of drama, but in the end, both teams shared the points.
Brighton vs Ipswich Town Head to Head
Brighton came into this match on the back of a strong start to the 2024-25 season, sitting comfortably in third place behind Manchester City and Liverpool. Ipswich, on the other hand, were newly promoted and still finding their feet in the top flight, hovering just above the relegation zone. This was their first meeting in the Premier League since Ipswich’s return.
Last 5 meetings:
- Brighton: 2 Wins
- Ipswich: 1 Win
- Draws: 2
Brighton vs Ipswich Town Lineups
Here is the Brighton vs Ipswich Town lineups today (Sep 14, 2024)
Brighton & Hove Albion (4-3-3):
- GK: Bart Verbruggen
- DEF: Joël Veltman, Lewis Dunk (c), Jan Paul van Hecke, Ferdi Kadioglu
- MID: Carlos Baleba, Jack Hinshelwood, Georginio Rutter
- FOR: Yankuba Minteh, Danny Welbeck, Kaoru Mitoma
Substitutes:
- Julio Enciso (on for Georginio Rutter, 67′)
- Simon Adingra (on for Yankuba Minteh, 68′)
- Evan Ferguson (on for Danny Welbeck, 85′)
Ipswich Town (3-4-3):
- GK: Arijanet Muric
- DEF: Axel Tuanzebe, Dara O’Shea, Jacob Greaves
- MID: Sam Morsy (c), Kalvin Phillips, Leif Davis, Wes Burns
- FOR: Liam Delap, Sammie Szmodics, Omari Hutchinson
Substitutes:
- Chiedozie Ogbene (on for Wes Burns, 59′)
- George Hirst (on for Liam Delap, 59′)
- Jack Clarke (on for Sammie Szmodics, 59′)
Brighton vs Ipswich Town First Half: Brighton’s Frustration
Brighton started the match on the front foot, dominating possession and creating numerous chances. The first clear opportunity came just four minutes in when Carlos Baleba’s low strike was saved by Muric. Danny Welbeck also came close with a header at the far post, but Muric was equal to the task, keeping the game level.
Brighton’s best chance of the half came when Georginio Rutter’s curling shot was parried by Muric, who then made an incredible double save to deny Kaoru Mitoma on the rebound. Despite Brighton’s relentless pressure, Ipswich managed to hold on and went into the break at 0-0.
Half-Time Score: Brighton 0-0 Ipswich Town
Brighton vs Ipswich Town Second Half: Ipswich’s Close Call
The second half followed a similar pattern, with Brighton pushing for the opening goal. Danny Welbeck’s free-kick narrowly missed the top corner early in the half, while Rutter and Mitoma both had shots saved.
Ipswich, however, started to threaten on the counter-attack. Liam Delap almost silenced the home crowd when his powerful strike smashed against the post in the 55th minute. Omari Hutchinson also had a chance but could not beat Bart Verbruggen in Brighton’s goal.
As time wore on, Brighton became more frustrated. Despite their superior possession, they couldn’t break down Ipswich’s defense, and the match ended in a stalemate.
Full-Time Score: Brighton 0-0 Ipswich Town
Brighton vs Ipswich Town Stats
Here is the Brighton vs Ipswich Town stats today (Sep 14, 2024)
| Brighton vs Ipswich Town Stats | Brighton | Ipswich Town |
| Possession | 68% | 32% |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 2 |
| Shots off Target | 12 | 5 |
| Corners | 7 | 3 |
| Fouls | 15 | 12 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
Brighton vs Ipswich Town Timeline
- 4’: Muric saves a low strike from Carlos Baleba.
- 20’: Welbeck’s header is tipped over the bar by Muric.
- 32’: Rutter’s curling shot is saved, and Mitoma’s rebound is blocked by Muric.
- 45+4’: Half-Time – Brighton 0-0 Ipswich Town.
- 55’: Liam Delap hits the post after a powerful counter-attack.
- 68’: Substitutions for Brighton – Julio Enciso and Simon Adingra come on.
- 85’: Evan Ferguson replaces Danny Welbeck for Brighton.
- 90+4’: Full-Time – Brighton 0-0 Ipswich Town.
Brighton vs Ipswich Town Impact on the Points Table
With this result, Brighton remained in third place, but their failure to capitalize on dominance saw them lose ground on leaders Manchester City. Ipswich earned a valuable point that keeps them just outside the relegation zone. Although a win eluded them, the draw could provide the momentum they need for their upcoming fixtures.
Brighton vs Ipswich Town Man of the Match: Arijanet Muric
Arijanet Muric was undoubtedly the standout performer, making several crucial saves that kept Ipswich in the game. His composure and reflexes frustrated Brighton’s attackers throughout, and his performance ensured Ipswich left with a hard-earned point.
The Brighton vs Ipswich Town encounter ended in a frustrating draw for the Seagulls, who were left ruing their missed chances. Ipswich, buoyed by Muric’s brilliance, showed great resilience and discipline to secure a valuable point away from home. While Brighton will see this as two points dropped, Ipswich will take heart from their performance, knowing that they can compete with the top sides in the Premier League.
