Match Report
4 points for Brighton U23 (2nd), 3 for Benfica U23 (4th): a 1-point gap. Benfica U23's recent output lagged their position: 15th on form over five rounds while 4th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.33/1.33 for Brighton U23 and 0.33/1.33 for Benfica U23 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.64.
10 matches unbeaten backed Brighton U23's arrival, having scored in 15 consecutive games.
The venue was The American Express Community Stadium in Falmer, with room for 30,750 spectators. On the scoreboard, Brighton U23 led 2-0 at the break, and no goals arrived after the restart: 2-0 the final score.