Brighton 2-1 Bournemouth
Updated
Brighton won: Brighton 2-1 Bournemouth in the Premier League (Round 27) on Tue, 25 Feb 2025 at American Express Stadium, Falmer, East Sussex. Brighton goals: João Pedro 12' (pen), Danny Welbeck 75'. Bournemouth goals: Justin Kluivert 61'. Expected goals: 2.42-1.46. Possession: 43-57. Player of the match: Justin Kluivert (8.4).
Match report
Brighton beat Bournemouth 2-1
Brighton squeezed past Bournemouth 2-1 at American Express Stadium on Tuesday 25 February in the Premier League.
João Pedro put Brighton ahead from the penalty spot on 12' (1-0), Justin Kluivert levelled for Bournemouth on 61' (1-1) and Danny Welbeck restored Brighton's lead on 75' (2-1).
Brighton had 43% of the ball, shots were 11-19 (4-5 on target) and expected goals finished 2.42-1.46.
Justin Kluivert (AFC Bournemouth) was player of the match with an 8.4 rating.
Attendance: 31,138. Referee: Michael Oliver.
Match stats
| Brighton | Bournemouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 43 | 57 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.42 | 1.46 |
| Total shots | 11 | 19 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 5 |
| Touches in opposition box | 25 | 42 |
| Big chances | 5 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 3 | 2 |
| Accurate passes | 266 (72%) | 372 (80%) |
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Corners | 1 | 9 |
| Total shots | 11 | 19 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 4 | 5 |
| Blocked shots | 3 | 7 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 7 | 12 |
Lineups
Brighton (4-2-3-1): Bart Verbruggen, Tariq Lamptey, Jan Paul van Hecke, Adam Webster, Pervis Estupinán, Carlos Baleba, Diego Gómez, Yankuba Minteh, Georginio Rutter, Kaoru Mitoma, João Pedro
Bournemouth (4-2-3-1): Kepa Arrizabalaga, Lewis Cook, James Hill, Dean Huijsen, Miloš Kerkez, Tyler Adams, Ryan Christie, David Brooks, Justin Kluivert, Antoine Semenyo, Dango Ouattara
Key events
- 12' · Goal · João Pedro (Brighton)
- 26' · Substitution · Alex Scott for Ryan Christie (Bournemouth)
- 46' · Substitution · Marcus Tavernier for David Brooks (Bournemouth)
- 56' · Yellow card · Jan Paul van Hecke (Brighton)
- 60' · Yellow card · Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth)
- 61' · Goal · Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth)
- 72' · Substitution · Danny Welbeck for João Pedro (Brighton)
- 72' · Substitution · Jack Hinshelwood for Pervis Estupinán (Brighton)
- 72' · Substitution · Yasin Ayari for Diego Gómez (Brighton)
- 75' · Goal · Danny Welbeck (Brighton)
- 77' · Substitution · Evanilson for Dango Ouattara (Bournemouth)
- 85' · Substitution · Luis Sinisterra for James Hill (Bournemouth)
- 85' · Substitution · Mats Wieffer for Carlos Baleba (Brighton)
- 90' · Substitution · Solly March for Georginio Rutter (Brighton)
- 90'+7 · Yellow card · Mats Wieffer (Brighton)
All-time head-to-head
34 league meetings since 1993: Brighton 12, draws 9, Bournemouth 13.
Questions
Who won Brighton vs Bournemouth?
Brighton won, 2-1 (Premier League) on Tue, 25 Feb 2025.
When and where is Brighton vs Bournemouth?
Tue, 25 Feb 2025, 19:30 UTC at American Express Stadium, Falmer, East Sussex, Premier League.
What is the head-to-head record between Brighton and Bournemouth?
In 34 league meetings since 1993: Brighton 12 wins, 9 draws, Bournemouth 13 wins (goals 46-48).