Match Report
Brighton U21 defeated Birmingham City U21 3-2 in the Premier League 2 Division One, Regular Season. Before the match, Brighton U21 were 12th in the Premier League 2 Division One table with Birmingham City U21 in 27th. Their only previous encounter (since 2026) was won by Brighton U21. Brighton U21 had scored 38 goals this season (1.9 per game), Birmingham City U21 had 26 (1.3 per game). Brighton U21's goals came from Callum Mackley (13'), Joe Belmont (34'), Aidan West (76'); Birmingham City U21 scored through Zaid Betteka (27'), Louie Rea (90'). Match stats: possession 55%-45%, shots 15-10, on target 8-4, corners 9-6. Check out the complete match analysis, lineups and key moments.
The matchup in the Premier League 2 Division One brings together Brighton U21 and Birmingham City U21.
In the table, Brighton U21 stand 12th on 30 points and Birmingham City U21 27th on 17.
In their head-to-head record since 2026, the two sides have met 1 time, with 1 win for Brighton U21, 0 for Birmingham City U21 and 0 draws.
At the final whistle it was 3-2, a win for Brighton U21.
Goal scorers
Brighton U21: Callum Mackley (13'), Joe Belmont (34'), Aidan West (76') · Birmingham City U21: Zaid Betteka (27'), Louie Rea (90')
Key stats
Possession: Brighton U21 55% · Birmingham City U21 45% · Total shots: 15-10 · On target: 8-4 · Corners: 9-6