Brighton 1-1 Arsenal
Updated
It finished level: Brighton 1-1 Arsenal in the Premier League (Round 20) on Sat, 4 Jan 2025 at American Express Stadium, Falmer, East Sussex. Brighton goals: João Pedro 61' (pen). Arsenal goals: Ethan Nwaneri 16'. Expected goals: 1.52-0.88. Possession: 45-55. Player of the match: João Pedro (8.3).
Match report
Brighton 1-1 Arsenal: match report
Brighton and Arsenal shared the points in a 1-1 draw at American Express Stadium on Saturday 4 January in the Premier League.
Ethan Nwaneri put Arsenal ahead on 16' (0-1) and João Pedro levelled for Brighton from the penalty spot on 61' (1-1).
Brighton had 45% of the ball, shots were 11-9 (4-3 on target) and expected goals finished 1.52-0.88.
João Pedro (Brighton & Hove Albion) was player of the match with an 8.3 rating.
Attendance: 31,714. Referee: Anthony Taylor.
Match stats
| Brighton | Arsenal | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 45 | 55 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.52 | 0.88 |
| Total shots | 11 | 9 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 17 | 23 |
| Big chances | 3 | 5 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 4 |
| Accurate passes | 368 (86%) | 456 (88%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 3 |
| Corners | 2 | 5 |
| Total shots | 11 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 6 | 6 |
Lineups
Brighton (4-2-3-1): Bart Verbruggen, Joël Veltman, Jan Paul van Hecke, Igor Julio, Pervis Estupinán, Carlos Baleba, Yasin Ayari, Brajan Gruda, Matthew O'Riley, Simon Adingra, João Pedro
Arsenal (4-3-3): David Raya, Thomas Partey, William Saliba, Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori, Declan Rice, Jorginho, Mikel Merino, Ethan Nwaneri, Gabriel Jesus, Leandro Trossard
Key events
- 16' · Goal · Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal)
- 45'+1 · Yellow card · Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal)
- 46' · Substitution · Gabriel Martinelli for Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal)
- 46' · Substitution · Yankuba Minteh for Brajan Gruda (Brighton)
- 46' · Substitution · Georginio Rutter for Matthew O'Riley (Brighton)
- 61' · Goal · João Pedro (Brighton)
- 62' · Substitution · Kaoru Mitoma for Simon Adingra (Brighton)
- 64' · Substitution · Martin Ødegaard for Jorginho (Arsenal)
- 64' · Yellow card · Joël Veltman (Brighton)
- 66' · Substitution · Adam Webster for Igor Julio (Brighton)
- 82' · Yellow card · Yankuba Minteh (Brighton)
- 84' · Yellow card · Mikel Merino (Arsenal)
- 90' · Yellow card · Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal)
All-time head-to-head
19 league meetings since 2017: Brighton 6, draws 5, Arsenal 8.
Questions
Who won Brighton vs Arsenal?
The match was a draw, 1-1 (Premier League) on Sat, 4 Jan 2025.
When and where is Brighton vs Arsenal?
Sat, 4 Jan 2025, 17:30 UTC at American Express Stadium, Falmer, East Sussex, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Brighton and Arsenal?
In 19 league meetings since 2017: Brighton 6 wins, 5 draws, Arsenal 8 wins (goals 21-25).