Brighton U21 defeated Birmingham City U21 3-2 in the Premier League 2 Division One, Regular Season. Before the match, Brighton U21 were 9th in the Premier League 2 Division One table with Birmingham City U21 in 26th. Their only previous encounter (since 2026) was won by Brighton U21. Brighton U21 had scored 38 goals this season (2.0 per game), Birmingham City U21 had 25 (1.4 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.
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
