Brighton U21 2-2 Arsenal U21
Updated
It finished level: Brighton U21 2-2 Arsenal U21 in the England, Premier League 2 - Regular Season (Round 2) on Mon, 31 Aug 2026 at American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing, West Sussex. Brighton U21 goals: Younes Ibrahim 48', Bailey Palmer 62'. Arsenal U21 goals: James Scanlon 24', Evan Mooney 88'. Possession: 59-41. Player of the match: Bailey Palmer (8.5).
Match report
Brighton U21 2-2 Arsenal U21: match report
Brighton U21 and Arsenal U21 shared the points in a 2-2 draw at American Express Elite Football Performance Centre on Monday 31 August in the England, Premier League 2 - Regular Season.
James Scanlon put Arsenal U21 ahead on 24' (0-1), Younes Ibrahim levelled for Brighton U21 on 48' (1-1), Bailey Palmer restored Brighton U21's lead on 62' (2-1) and Evan Mooney levelled for Arsenal U21 on 88' (2-2).
Brighton U21 had 59% of the ball, shots were 14-12 (7-4 on target).
Bailey Palmer (Brighton & Hove Albion U21) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 151. Referee: Matthew Norton.
Match stats
| Brighton U21 | Arsenal U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 59 | 41 |
| Total shots | 14 | 12 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Touches in opposition box | 23 | 23 |
| Big chances | 2 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 505 (89%) | 317 (84%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 0 |
| Corners | 5 | 6 |
| Total shots | 14 | 12 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 4 |
| Blocked shots | 4 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 2 |
| Shots inside box | 9 | 7 |
| Shots outside box | 5 | 5 |
Lineups
Brighton U21 (4-2-3-1): Steven Hall, Theo Outen, Benjamin Barclay, Tate Ferdinand, Sean Keogh, Callum Mackley, Shane Nti, Tyler Silsby, Younes Ibrahim, Nehemiah Oriola, George Munday
Arsenal U21 (4-2-3-1): Khari Ranson, Habeeb Ogunneye, Marli Salmon, Elijah Upson, Josh Ogunnaike, Ife Ibrahim, Theo Julienne, Archie Stevens, Ceadach O'Neill, James Scanlon, Andre Harriman-Annous
Key events
- 24' · Goal · James Scanlon (Arsenal U21)
- 46' · Substitution · Bailey Palmer for Nehemiah Oriola (Brighton U21)
- 48' · Goal · Younes Ibrahim (Brighton U21)
- 62' · Goal · Bailey Palmer (Brighton U21)
- 63' · Substitution · Valentin Joseph for George Munday (Brighton U21)
- 63' · Substitution · Louis Zečević-John for James Scanlon (Arsenal U21)
- 63' · Substitution · Jaden Dixon for Elijah Upson (Arsenal U21)
- 73' · Yellow card · Benjamin Barclay (Brighton U21)
- 75' · Substitution · Evan Mooney for Archie Stevens (Arsenal U21)
- 75' · Substitution · Demiane Agustien for Ife Ibrahim (Arsenal U21)
- 75' · Substitution · Brayden Clarke for Habeeb Ogunneye (Arsenal U21)
- 80' · Substitution · Isaiah Alakiu for Tyler Silsby (Brighton U21)
- 84' · Substitution · Sebastian Ademola for Tate Ferdinand (Brighton U21)
- 84' · Substitution · Liam Crutchett for Sean Keogh (Brighton U21)
- 84' · Yellow card · Sean Keogh (Brighton U21)
- 88' · Goal · Evan Mooney (Arsenal U21)
All-time head-to-head
19 league meetings since 2017: Brighton U21 6, draws 5, Arsenal U21 8.
Questions
Who won Brighton U21 vs Arsenal U21?
The match was a draw, 2-2 (England, Premier League 2 - Regular Season) on Mon, 31 Aug 2026.
When and where is Brighton U21 vs Arsenal U21?
Mon, 31 Aug 2026, 18:00 UTC at American Express Elite Football Performance Centre, Lancing, West Sussex, England, Premier League 2 - Regular Season.
What is the head-to-head record between Brighton U21 and Arsenal U21?
In 19 league meetings since 2017: Brighton U21 6 wins, 5 draws, Arsenal U21 8 wins (goals 21-25).