Brighton & Hove Albion
West Ham United
Match finished
26/04/2025 14:00
3 : 2
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  • News
    Brighton & Hove Albion
    • Jan Paul van Hecke is unlikely to feature after suffering a nasty head injury in the 4-2 loss at Brentford last weekend.
    • With Adam Webster, Joel Veltman and Igor Julio out, Eiran Cashin may partner Lewis Dunk at the heart of the defence, though Carlos Baleba is also an option to drop in at the back.
    • Joao Pedro is suspended, while a further five players are injured.
    West Ham United
    • Graham Potter may continue with a 4-2-3-1 setup at former employers Brighton, with Vladimir Coufal starting at right-back in the potential absence of Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
    • Evan Ferguson is ineligible for the visitors, while Michael Antonio and Crysencio Summerville are injured.
    • Aaron Cresswell and Edson Alvarez will be assessed for the visitors.
    • Ollie Scarles may come into the side at the expense of Emerson at left-back.
  • Prediction
    Brighton & Hove Albion
    2 : 1
    West Ham United

    Brighton's 4-2 loss at Brentford last weekend extended their winless run to five matches, with the Seagulls' season ending on a whimper. However, the home side face the ideal opponent as they look to return to winning ways.

    West Ham conceded a late Lesley Ugochukwu equaliser in their 1-1 draw with Southampton, which means they have now failed to win in six. The Hammers have lost back-to-back away matches, though they did win this game last season.

    Both sides are in poor form, but it's Brighton who may have the edge at the AMEX.

  • LIVE Text Commentary
    90+5'
    There will be no more action in this match as the referee signals full time.
    90+3'
    Yasin Ayari (Brighton) goes into the referee's book. Yellow card.
    90+2'
    Nice piece of skill by Carlos Baleba (Brighton) as he collected a pass and fired an unstoppable thunderbolt into the left side of the goal, leaving the goalkeeper stranded.
    90+2'
    A quickly taken corner by Brighton.
    90+2'
    An attempted cross from Pervis Estupinan (Brighton) is cleared. Brighton force a corner. They send men into the box.
    90+1'
    Surely that's handball by one of the Brighton players in the box, but the referee just waves play on!
    90
    We will have 3 min. of added time.
    89'
    GOAL! Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton) scores with a header from close range after Brajan Gruda headed a pin-point lofted cross into his path. It's 2:2.
    86'
    A substitution has been made. Emerson goes off and Vladimir Coufal (West Ham) comes on.
    86'
    Danny Welbeck (Brighton) changes the direction of the ball using his hand, but he is angry when the referee gives a foul against him.
    83'
    Goooooal! Jarrod Bowen beats his man and slings in a cross towards Tomas Soucek (West Ham), who evades his marker and plants a fine header into the bottom left corner from close in. 1:2.
    82'
    Fabian Hurzeler decides to make a substitution. Jack Hinshelwood will be replaced by Diego Gomez (Brighton).
    82'
    The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Matt O'Riley leaves the pitch and Brajan Gruda (Brighton) comes on.
    80'
    Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton) makes a bad challenge and receives a yellow card. The referee had no doubt.
    79'
    Niclas Fullkrug (West Ham) is flagged for offside.
    78'
    Pervis Estupinan (Brighton) makes a reckless foul in order to win the ball from his opponent. Darren England has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle.
    74'
    Matt O'Riley (Brighton) takes the resulting corner which is well defended.
    73'
    The defender did brilliantly to block the long-range effort from Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton). Brighton earn a corner.
    72'
    Pervis Estupinan (Brighton) attempts to score with a first-time shot from the edge of the box. His effort towards the middle of the goal is saved by Alphonse Areola.
    71'
    The corner by Matt O'Riley (Brighton) lacks accuracy as it's hit with too much power. The ball goes out of play and West Ham will have a goal kick.
    71'
    Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton) whips a promising cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball. Brighton force their opponents to concede a corner.
    70'
    Brighton can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.
    69'
    Yankuba Minteh (Brighton) collects a pass on the edge of the box and unleashes a shot which is brilliantly blocked by a defender. The referee points to the corner flag. It's a corner to Brighton.
    65'
    A short pass finds Pervis Estupinan (Brighton) in acres of space on the edge of the box and he decides to go for glory. His efforts looks in for all the world but just creeps past the left post.
    64'
    The game is interrupted as Niclas Fullkrug (West Ham) is flagged offside.
    62'
    That's the end of the game for Simon Adingra, who is replaced by Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton).
    62'
    Fabian Hurzeler has decided to make a change. Yankuba Minteh (Brighton) replaces Solly March.
    62'
    Jarrod Bowen plays a pass into the path of Aaron Wan-Bissaka (West Ham), who shoots way too fast from mid-range and sends the ball miles over the bar.
    61'
    The corner from Emerson (West Ham) is hurriedly cleared.
    60'
    Aaron Wan-Bissaka (West Ham) latches on to a precise defence-splitting pass and fires a nice strike from a promising distance towards the bottom right corner. Bart Verbruggen has a clear sight of it and makes a comfortable save. The ball goes out of play. West Ham are awarded a corner kick.
    59'
    A clumsy foul by Matt O'Riley (Brighton) and Darren England blows his whistle.
    57'
    Jarrod Bowen (West Ham) sends in a cross from a long-range free kick. However, his effort lacks accuracy and the ball sails off the pitch. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Brighton.
    57'
    Dangerous play by Simon Adingra (Brighton). Darren England blows his whistle for a foul. West Ham have been awarded a free kick.
    54'
    Matt O'Riley (Brighton) puts a dangerous cross into the box, but the corner is cleared by the first man.
    54'
    Simon Adingra (Brighton) picks up the ball and goes on a great solo run. He decides to shoot from mid-range but his attempt is comfortably blocked by a defender. The referee and one of his assistants signal for a corner kick to Brighton.
    52'
    Brighton failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.
    51'
    Mats Wieffer (Brighton) peeled away from his marker and got on the end of the resulting corner, but he sends his header straight at the goalkeeper.
    51'
    Matt O'Riley (Brighton) will deliver the corner kick.
    50'
    Matt O'Riley (Brighton) slides a pass forward, but one of the defenders cuts it out. Corner kick. Brighton will have an opportunity.
    50'
    Lucas Paqueta (West Ham) robs an opponent of the ball and explodes in anger when Darren England blows for a foul.
    48'
    Goal! Jarrod Bowen plays a simple square pass into the feet of Mohammed Kudus (West Ham) in the box, who composes himself and lashes the ball into the bottom right corner. 1:1.
    48'
    Carlos Baleba (Brighton) looks to break free, but his touch lets him down and he loses the ball. The ball goes out of play and West Ham will have a goal kick.
    46'
    There will be a change on the pitch for the second half. Graham Potter probably wasn't satisfied with the performance of James Ward-Prowse (West Ham). He is replaced by Niclas Fullkrug.
    46'
    Everything is set for the start of the second half.
    45+2'
    The referee blows his whistle for half-time, bringing to a close the first 45 minutes of the match.
    45+2'
    James Ward-Prowse (West Ham) gets to the rebound just outside the box, but his attempt is blocked by one of the defending players.
    45
    The fourth official shows 2 min. of added time.
    43'
    West Ham are showcasing great team work by exchanging some short passes and one-two passes, waiting to open the opposition's defence and hit them swiftly on the break.
    39'
    Darren England interrupts the game for a tactical foul by Jack Hinshelwood (Brighton).
    38'
    The goal by Brighton won't count as it has been disallowed due to offside on the advice of the video assistant referee!
    38'
    Attention! Referee Darren England straight away wants to review previous situation with VAR, presumably for a possible offside in the build-up.
    37'
    Gooal! No wait, it's been ruled out for offside. Simon Adingra (Brighton) disagrees, but the linesman is sure about his call.
    36'
    Corner kick. Matt O'Riley (Brighton) is ready to send the ball into the box.
    36'
    Solly March (Brighton) delivers a long ball, but it lacks enough power to reach his teammates and is intercepted by one of the defenders. Brighton force a corner. Their opponents will face another attacking threat.
    35'
    Solly March (Brighton) is caught offside!
    34'
    Danny Welbeck (Brighton) reacts well to get to the rebound and takes a shot from the edge of the box, but he fails to get the ball through the players standing between him and the goal.
    32'
    Tomas Soucek (West Ham) is well placed to meet a cross and sends a difficult header directed into the roof of the net, but the goalkeeper reacts well to stop his effort.
    30'
    Chance! Matt O'Riley (Brighton) gets to the rebound on the edge of the box and unleashes a low shot towards goal, but Alphonse Areola is alert and makes a great save to deny him.
    29'
    Konstantinos Mavropanos (West Ham) is booked after bringing down an opponent. Darren England had an easy-decision to make.
    29'
    Lucas Paqueta (West Ham) serves up a nice cross, but Bart Verbruggen punches the ball away.
    26'
    Brighton are dominating the game at the moment by exchanging a combination of one or two touch passes. Great harmony between the players.
    23'
    The linesman signals that Mohammed Kudus (West Ham) is offside and the referee confirms the decision.
    21'
    The linesman raises his flag. Solly March (Brighton) is adjudged offside.
    20'
    The foul by Mohammed Kudus (West Ham) was seen by Darren England who didn't hesitate to blow the whistle.
    18'
    Mats Wieffer (Brighton) latches on to a pass on the edge of the box, but he can't get any power into the shot and fails to trouble Alphonse Areola.
    17'
    Jarrod Bowen (West Ham) makes space for himself in the box after some nice work, but his shot is immediately charged down by a defender.
    13'
    Yasin Ayari (Brighton) collects a good pass and slams the ball from mid-range into the top right corner, giving the goalkeeper no chance.
    13'
    Brighton restart play with a quick free kick.
    12'
    Emerson (West Ham) carelessly slides into the feet of his opponent and he'll be lucky to avoid punishment. Darren England blows for the foul but keeps his cards in his pocket on this occasion. Brighton have a free kick.
    11'
    The referee blows his whistle as Tomas Soucek (West Ham) was too aggressive in his challenge.
    10'
    Aaron Wan-Bissaka plays a lovely pass into Tomas Soucek (West Ham), but he can't find the target. His strike from inside the box goes narrowly wide of the right post.
    8'
    Jarrod Bowen (West Ham) weaves his way through opponents and strikes the ball from the edge of the area, but it's blocked by a defender.
    5'
    Mats Wieffer (Brighton) makes a strong challenge and Darren England blows for a foul.
    4'
    Pervis Estupinan (Brighton) makes a yard for himself and goes for goal from long range. It never troubles the goalkeeper as it flies into the stands.
    1'
    Tomas Soucek receives a sweet cross inside the box from Aaron Wan-Bissaka (West Ham), but one of the defenders rushes in bravely to intercept the ball.
    1'
    The referee blows his whistle and we are underway.
    0'
    The players are out and the match is about to start. West Ham will have the kick-off.
    Darren England got the nomination for today's game and will try his best to be a fair judge and not make any mistakes.
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