Match Report
Brighton & Hove Albion came in having won four on the spin, having scored in 9 consecutive games. Over the last five, Southampton had taken 4 of 15 points to Brighton & Hove Albion's 13.
21 meetings are on record — 6 won by Southampton, 6 by Brighton & Hove Albion, 9 drawn, at 2.71 goals per meeting. The host's record in this fixture is thin — 14% of meetings won. Both teams scored in 67% of the meetings. 3.6 goals per game in the last five meetings marks a step up from the historical 2.71.
The venue was St. Mary's Stadium, with room for 32,384 spectators. On the scoreboard, Brighton & Hove Albion led 1-0 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 2-2.
Goal scorers
Southampton: Jay Robinson (69'), Adam Armstrong (73') · Brighton & Hove Albion: Yankuba Minteh (25'), Yankuba Minteh (65')
Key stats
Possession: Southampton 50% · Brighton & Hove Albion 50% · Total shots: 9-11 · On target: 3-5 · Corners: 5-8