Brentford vs Brighton: Live Reaction as Premier League Clash Unfolds
LIVE – Updated at 17:19
Follow live coverage as Brentford face Brighton & Hove Albion today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Brentford FC 4 - 2 Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Brentford vs Brighton & Hove Albion
17:19In a thrilling match, Brentford defeated Brighton 4-2 as the intense action during the second half concluded a highly captivating game. Early on, the Bees took an initial advantage when they scored within the opening nine minutes. Lewis-Potter exhibited remarkable composure and resolve, advancing from left-back and setting up Mbeumo on a swift counterattack. The Cameroonian forward remained calm under pressure and confidently fired the ball into the lower-right corner. Brighton managed to equalize right before halftime through Welbeck’s header off a precise pass from Wieffer; nonetheless, this achievement was swiftly nullified once the second half began, thanks to another impressive finish by Mbeumo who added his second goal of the afternoon—this time assisted by Dunk’s touch—which bounced into the same area. Ten minutes afterward, the score surged to 3-1 in favor of Brentford, courtesy of Mbeumo assisting Wissa. On receiving a well-placed feed inside the penalty box, Wissa converted neatly. However, Brighton faced further setbacks as Joao Pedro earned himself a red card due to a scuffle with Collins. Despite these challenges, Brighton continued pressing hard but saw their efforts largely thwarted until Mitoma slipped a shot beyond Flekken near the eighty-first minute mark. Nevertheless, such progress did little to alter the outcome significantly since Norgaard capitalized upon a set piece delivered by Jensen shortly after prolonged injury-time—a result of a heated altercation involving Van Hecke and Konak which stretched play considerably over twenty additional minutes. Overall, both teams demonstrated commendable performances relative to expected goals metrics: Brentford exceeded theirs with 4 actual goals compared to projected 2.22 xG whereas Brighton surpassed expectations slightly more modestly despite ending two behind at fulltime having aimed for roughly 1.29 anticipated scores based on pre-match analysis. Thank you for tuning in; have a wonderful rest of your day!
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
17:12FULL-TIME: BRENTFORD 4-2 BRIGHTON
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
17:10Substitution: Jan Paul van Hecke replaced by Eiran Joe Cashin
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
17:07Substitution made: Yunus Emre replaced Konak; Gustavo Nunes substituted for Fernandes Gomes.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
17:06Konak has risen, eliciting cheers from the supporters at home. Meanwhile, there's growing worry for Van Hecke, as a stretcher has been rushed onto the field.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
17:04Another pause occurs as Van Hecke and Konak collide heads while competing for Verbruggen's goal kick.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
17:02Van den Berg heads wide of the left post following a impressive right-sided corner kick. The game continues...
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
17:01Janelle crosses for Mbeumo from the left side, but his shot is deflected away just before he can complete his hat trick!
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
17:00Gomez seizes the late free-kick and rockets it into the stands. Quite an appropriate conclusion to the chaos, indeed.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
16:57Yellow Card Nathan Michael Collins
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
16:57Yellow Card Jan Paul van Hecke
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
16:56Assist Mathias Jensen
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
16:55Now Brighton has a strong forward up front. Van Hecke pursues a loose ball but feels annoyed as Flekken deliberately delays claiming it. Frustration mounts as he gives Flekken a playful nudge with his shoulder, which earns him nothing more than laughter from Collins.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
16:55Yellow Card for Pervis Josué Estupiñán Tenorio
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
16:52The defenders rush over for a Brentford free-kick. Just before it’s taken, the referee raises the board indicating four additional minutes of added time due to stops and delays during play. However, upon closer inspection, it appears they'll have an extended period with eight full minutes of stoppage time ahead.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
16:51Yellow Card Mathias Jensen
Brentford vs Brighton & Hove Albion
16:50One of Brighton's best players on a challenging day, Wieffer comes off now for Simon Adingra.
Brentford vs Brighton & Hove Albion
16:49Henry is challenged by Gomez, and a flailing arm from the left-back catches the Brighton man. A whimsical fall brings a bereft look from Henry.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
16:48Substitution Mikkel Krogh Damsgaard Vitaly Janelt
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
16:47Replacement Kevin Schade Yunus Emre Konak
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
16:47These last few minutes are proving difficult for Brentford. Before another corner kick, Gomez gets obstructed. In the congested penalty area, Dunk is fouled, yet the referee doesn’t spot any issues.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
16:46Brentford have conceded 14 goals in the last 15 minutes of the second half, only Southampton (20) have conceded more in the Premier League this season.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
16:42Assist Jack Luca Hinshelwood
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
16:41Wieffer sends a cross low from the right side, finding Mitoma! But the Japanese sensation fails to control his shot, sending it over. This leads to a goal kick for Brentford!
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
16:37Replacement Carlos Noom Quomah Baleba Diego Alexander Gómez Amarilla
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
16:37Substitution Daniel Nii Tackie Mensah Welbeck Yasin Abbas Ayari
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
16:37Substitution Egor Yarmolyuk Mathias Jensen
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
16:36Substitution: Keane for William, Lewis-Potter for Rico, Antonio for Henry
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
16:36A calm period ensues and fades as Brighton effectively handles Brentford’s set pieces. It seems Frank might be preparing another substitution for the home team.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
16:33Mbeumo cuts in from the right flank and secures a corner for his team as Mitoma deflects it out of bounds.
Brentford vs Brighton & Hove Albion
16:31In this game, Brentford has taken 12 shots, which is above their seasonal average of 11.3 attempts per match in the Premier League.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
16:29A lengthy throw-in from the left by Brentford is successfully cleared. Handball claims are made against Mitoma prior to the ball being kicked away. The VAR briefly reviews the situation but decides to let the game proceed.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
16:26What a relief! Following a Dunk backpass, the German clings onto the ball, beats Verbruggen, and drives it into the right-side netting! It was almost another goal; it could have made it 4-0!
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
16:26Substitution made: Michael, Olabode, Kayode, Kristoffer Vassbakk, Köpp Ajer
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
16:26Replacement Matthew Sean O'Riley Kaoru Mitoma
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
16:26Yankuba Minteh Substitution Moat Solomon Benjamin March
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
16:25Following a quick VAR review to verify the red card offense, the game restarts with the Brazilian player being booed as he rushes down the Brentford tunnel.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
16:22Red Card João Pedro Junqueira de Jesus
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
16:22For the first time since their 4-0 victory over Leicester City in February, Brentford has managed to score three goals in a single match.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
16:19Help Bryan Tetsadong Marceau Mbeumo
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
16:18Goal Yoane Wissa Bileko
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
16:17After a scramble, a second corner from the right comes in. However, this time, Verbruggen's life is made easier as a header is straight into his welcoming arms.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
16:16Lewis-Potter dashes down the wing from the left flank and delivers an excellent cross. Van Hecke rises sharply to direct the ball away from defenders in red and white with a gentle touch. The ensuing corner kick swings into the box, but Wissa’s powerful header is brilliantly thwarted by Verbruggen’s swift reflexes, who parries it away with his left hand at breakneck speed!
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
16:15The gritty spell from the first half has re-entered the fray now as both sides jostle for the ball.
Brentford vs Brighton & Hove Albion
16:12Mbeumo has now scored two goals in a game for the first time since the 4th of January 2025 against Southampton (5-0 away win).
Brentford vs Brighton & Hove Albion
16:09Assist Yoane Wissa Bileko
Brentford vs Brighton & Hove Albion
16:08In the initial stages, Brentford appear promising. Yarmolyuk and Damsgaard combine effectively before a pass from the right flank allows Schade to direct a header narrowly wide of the goal.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
16:06Brentford kicks off the second-half action for us.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
16:00Brentford managed to score despite achieving only 0.74 expected goals (xG). Similarly, Brighton scored beyond their anticipated 0.61 xG. The host team has been threatening on quick breaks featuring players like Wissa, Mbeumo, and Schade, whereas the visiting side adopted a more structured strategy during offensive plays. Frequently letting Brentford set up defensively, it seemed likely that they would go into halftime trailing until Welbeck’s impressive strike might spur Hürzeler's squad forward in the latter half of the match.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
15:57As the tough match in West London draws to a close, Brentford and Brighton find themselves tied at 1-1. During a grueling first half where the away team frequently failed to breach Brentford’s sturdy defense, the home side capitalized easily on their opportunities. They took an early advantage when Mbeumo scored in the ninth minute. Lewis-Potter demonstrated remarkable composure and tenacity, breaking through from left-back and setting up his teammate during a swift counterattack. With clinical precision, the Cameroonian striker coolly directed the ball into the lower-right corner. Despite several defensive missteps by both teams—partially due to mistakes made by Flekken and Dunk—the final tally remained largely unchanged until deep into added time. It wasn’t until almost the last second that Brighton managed to equalize; after sustained offensive efforts, Wieffer delivered a cross from the right flank, which allowed Welbeck to delicately head the ball past Flekken, nestling it just inside the near post.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
15:53HALF-TIME: BRENTFORD 1-1 BRIGHTON
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
15:50Help Mats Henrik Berne Wiefferindhoven
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
15:49Hinshelwood advances down the right flank, but a player from Brentford manages to clear the ball effortlessly. Brighton must increase their offensive pressure in the upcoming half.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
15:48Three additional minutes will be played.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
15:47As the tough contest reaches its closing stages, Mbeumo is brought down in his own half.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
15:45So far, Brighton's offensive play has been inconsistent during this half. They managed only one shot on target. Now they have an opportunity to improve as they get a corner kick from the left side; however, their attempt was thwarted when it was cleared away.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
15:41Damsgaard's cross arrives, but it falls short of reaching the first player and is effortlessly cleared away.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
15:40Yellow Card for Daniel Nii Tackie Mensah Welbeck
Brentford vs Brighton & Hove Albion
15:40Estupinan clips the back of Damsgaard and gives the hosts a deep free-kick on the right.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
15:38Brighton keeps having trouble finding room against their opponents and tensions flare briefly when Minteh regains possession by fouling Lewis-Potter.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
15:36Brighton moves the ball skillfully, but Brentford has positioned themselves deeply with a resilient formation that complicates penetration. Pedro is compelled to attempt shots from distance, and one sails just over Flekken's goal.
Brentford vs Brighton & Hove Albion
15:34After a brief lull, Wissa tries to jink away through the centre, but is stifled straight away. His head drops but Brentford come again.
Brentford vs Brighton & Hove Albion
15:32Dunk slides in Estupinan well down the left of the home box and he plays it back for Welbeck. However, under pressure from Van den Berg, his shot goes comfortably wide of the left post.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
15:30Schade is, again, a target of a sweeping ball forward. However, Wieffer wins his battle well and darts out before Brentford get bodies back behind the ball to slow the game down.
Brentford vs Brighton & Hove Albion
15:28Wieffer is played in on the right of the box and is covered immediately to win a corner on the right. O'Riley takes but Van Hecke can't keep his header down before Pedro is pushed out by Kayode.
Brentford vs Brighton & Hove Albion
15:26Mbeumo steals possession on the right flank and delivers a superb cross into the Brighton penalty area. Schade jumps up for a header, but his effort is weak and directly onto the waiting boots of Verbruggen.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
15:25A lengthy rolling pass almost puts Schade through, but Brighton's defense barely manages to nudge it away from the threatening forward.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
15:23DUNK! Careful! The centre-back plays a dodgy pass back to Verbruggen and Mbeumo nearly intercepts! The Dutch keeper has to power clear.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
15:21O'Riley's cross from the right is deflected behind, and a corner from the left follows. This flies in, but Brentford can head out.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
15:19FLEKKEN! The Dutch goalkeeper narrowly avoids being penalized for a poor clearance before Welbeck goes down with minimal contact, appealing for a penalty. However, the referee remains unconvinced and awards only a corner kick on the left side.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
15:19Yellow Card Michael Olabode Kayode
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
15:16Brentford loiter around the Brighton box with intent, yet somehow the men in yellow survive and play out with excellent last-ditch precision.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
15:14Joao Pedro finds Minteh with a great bal from the left, yet the Gambian can only power his shot from a tight angle into the right side netting.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
15:14In their most recent five games where they scored first in the Premier League, Brentford has managed to avoid losing, with their last defeat occurring on January 1, 2025, against Arsenal with a score of 1-3.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
15:11Assist Keane William Lewis-Potter
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
15:10Objective: Bryan Tetsadong Marceau Mbeumo
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
15:10Schade advances towards the goal from deep down the left flank, cutting inward. Brighton respond promptly, gradually pushing the ball back toward Verbruggen.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
15:08Verbruggen handles the ball rather loosely from his left-side end line and almost loses possession to the Brentford pressure. He manages to clear it with force, leading to a throw-in. During the ensuing kick into the penalty area, Damsgaard clashes with Minteh, causing the referee to halt play.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
15:05GOOD SAVE! Schade finds space down the left wing and he plays a lovely cross into the box for Wissa to run onto. He takes the shot first time, but Verbruggen makes himself big to smother the shot.
Brentford vs Brighton & Hove Albion
15:03Joao Pedro skips his way to the edge of the Brentford box before being brought down, and Brighton have a free-kick in a good position. O'Riley steps up to take it, but bends his effort high over the bar.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
15:01Brighton kicks things off for the first half!
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
15:00The teams are out on the pitch now, with kick-off just moments away!
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
15:00After their 2-2 tie against Leicester City recently, Fabian Hurzeler opts for two alterations to his team. Returning from a ban, van Hecke steps back onto the field, enabling Baleba to shift over to a midfield role, alongside Wieffer who will be participating as well. Meanwhile, Ayari and Adingra are set to begin the match on the substitutes' bench.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
14:55Thomas Frank makes just one change from their draw with Arsenal last weekend. Ajer drops down to the bench, with Kayode coming into the team to replace him.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
14:50BRIGHTON SUBS: Solly March, Braian Gruda, Simon Aningrah, Eiran Cashin, Kaoru Mitoma, Jason Steele, Diego Gomez, Yasin Ayari, Charlie Tasker.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
14:50BRIGHTON'S LINEUP (4-2-3-1): Bart Verbruggen; Jack Hinshelwood, Jan Paul van Hecke, Lewis Dunk, Pervis Estupinan; Mats Wieffer, Carlos Baleba; Yankuba Minteh, Matt O’Riley, Joao Pedro; Danny Welbeck.
Brentford vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:45BRENTFORD SUBS: Rico Henry, Ethan Pinnock, Mathias Jensen, Hakon Valdimarsson, Ben Mee, Kristoffer Ajer, Yunus Konak, Vitaly Janelt, Gustavo Nunes.
Brentford vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:45BRENTFORD STARTING XI (4-2-3-1): Mark Flekken; Michael Kayode, Nathan Collins, Sepp van den Berg, Keane Lewis-Potter; Christian Norgaard, Yehor Yarmoliuk; Bryan Mbeumo, Mikkel Damsgaard, Kevin Schade; Yoane Wissa.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
14:45Brighton still has hopes for securing a spot in Europe by the end of the season, yet they haven’t won any of their past four Premier League fixtures. Currently positioned tenth in the standings, they trail Aston Villa—who sits in seventh—by six points, making their chances rather slim. However, Brighton tends to perform well against Brentford; over their seven league encounters with the Bees, they have only lost once (with three wins and three draws). Their most recent match was a defeat, having lost 2-0 when visiting Brentford back in October 2022.
Brentford vs Brighton & Hove Albion
14:45Brentford’s prospects for securing a spot in Europe next year seem to be fading as they haven’t won in their past three games, despite drawing against top sides like Chelsea and Arsenal in their most recent fixtures. Currently positioned 11th in the standings, they trail the teams ahead of them by five points; among these is Brighton. Although Brentford had an impressive start at home this season, they've faced difficulties there lately, with all of their last five Premier League victories occurring when playing away from home.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
14:40Welcome to our live coverage of the Premier League clash between Brentford and Brighton taking place at the Gtech Community Stadium!
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
14:30The lineups have been revealed, and the players are getting ready to play.
Brentford versus Brighton & Hove Albion
13:00Stay updated with all the objectives and recent activities from the Premier League via The Independent. Keep an eye out for team updates and starting formations which will be published soon...
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