Brighton 2-2 Leicester City
Updated
It finished level: Brighton 2-2 Leicester City in the Premier League (Round 32) on Sat, 12 Apr 2025 at American Express Stadium, Falmer, East Sussex. Brighton goals: João Pedro 31' (pen), João Pedro 55' (pen). Leicester City goals: Stephy Mavididi 38', Memeh Caleb Okoli 74'. Expected goals: 3.91-1.50. Possession: 59-41. Player of the match: João Pedro (9.1).
Match report
Brighton 2-2 Leicester City: match report
Brighton and Leicester City shared the points in a 2-2 draw at American Express Stadium on Saturday 12 April in the Premier League.
João Pedro put Brighton ahead from the penalty spot on 31' (1-0), Stephy Mavididi levelled for Leicester City on 38' (1-1), João Pedro restored Brighton's lead from the penalty spot on 55' (2-1) and Memeh Caleb Okoli levelled for Leicester City on 74' (2-2).
Brighton had 59% of the ball, shots were 21-15 (7-6 on target) and expected goals finished 3.91-1.50. Brighton will feel they deserved more.
João Pedro (Brighton & Hove Albion) was player of the match with a 9.1 rating.
Attendance: 31,330. Referee: Darren Bond.
Match stats
| Brighton | Leicester City | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 59 | 41 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.91 | 1.50 |
| Total shots | 21 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 47 | 24 |
| Big chances | 7 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 5 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 460 (87%) | 281 (78%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 5 |
| Corners | 3 | 6 |
| Total shots | 21 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 9 | 6 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 5 | 3 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 1 |
| Shots inside box | 15 | 11 |
Lineups
Brighton (4-4-2): Bart Verbruggen, Jack Hinshelwood, Lewis Dunk, Carlos Baleba, Pervis Estupinán, Yankuba Minteh, Matthew O'Riley, Yasin Ayari, Simon Adingra, Danny Welbeck, João Pedro
Leicester City (4-2-3-1): Mads Hermansen, James Justin, Memeh Caleb Okoli, Conor Coady, Luke Thomas, Wilfred Ndidi, Boubakary Soumaré, Kasey McAteer, Bilal El Khannouss, Stephy Mavididi, Jamie Vardy
Key events
- 8' · Yellow card · Bilal El Khannouss (Leicester City)
- 29' · Yellow card · Conor Coady (Leicester City)
- 31' · Goal · João Pedro (Brighton)
- 31' · Yellow card · Mads Hermansen (Leicester City)
- 38' · Goal · Stephy Mavididi (Leicester City)
- 45'+1 · Yellow card · Pervis Estupinán (Brighton)
- 55' · Goal · João Pedro (Brighton)
- 61' · Substitution · Patson Daka for Jamie Vardy (Leicester City)
- 61' · Substitution · Oliver Skipp for Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City)
- 61' · Substitution · Ricardo Pereira for Luke Thomas (Leicester City)
- 63' · Yellow card · Memeh Caleb Okoli (Leicester City)
- 68' · Yellow card · Oliver Skipp (Leicester City)
- 70' · Substitution · Diego Gómez for Matthew O'Riley (Brighton)
- 70' · Substitution · Solly March for Yankuba Minteh (Brighton)
- 71' · Yellow card · Lewis Dunk (Brighton)
- 74' · Goal · Memeh Caleb Okoli (Leicester City)
- 82' · Substitution · Brajan Gruda for Simon Adingra (Brighton)
- 90'+3 · Substitution · Bobby Reid for Stephy Mavididi (Leicester City)
- 90'+8 · Substitution · Jake Evans for Kasey McAteer (Leicester City)
All-time head-to-head
28 league meetings since 2002: Brighton 7, draws 10, Leicester City 11.
Questions
Who won Brighton vs Leicester City?
The match was a draw, 2-2 (Premier League) on Sat, 12 Apr 2025.
When and where is Brighton vs Leicester City?
Sat, 12 Apr 2025, 14:00 UTC at American Express Stadium, Falmer, East Sussex, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Brighton and Leicester City?
In 28 league meetings since 2002: Brighton 7 wins, 10 draws, Leicester City 11 wins (goals 32-37).