Premier League Regular Season - 25
Brighton 0 - 1 FT Crystal Palace
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
W. Hughes 17'
HT
↓ Y. Pino ↑E. Guessand 56'
I. Sarr (E. Guessand) 61'
71' ↓ C. Baleba ↑D. Gomez
71' ↓ H. Howell ↑Y. Minteh
71' ↓ M. De Cuyper ↑D. Welbeck
↓ W. Hughes ↑D. Kamada 77'
D. Munoz 80'
82' ↓ G. Rutter ↑M. O'Riley
82' ↓ C. Kostoulas ↑J. Hinshelwood
J. S. Larsen 85'
85' D. Gomez
↓ I. Sarr ↑B. Johnson 88'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Brighton
Goalkeepers
Bart Verbruggen 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ferdi Kadıoğlu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lewis Dunk 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
Olivier Boscagli
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Maxim De Cuyper 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Pascal Groß 
MAGNET
94
Activity
94
Activity
86
Passes
8
Duels
Carlos Baleba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Harry Howell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Georginio Rutter
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Kaoru Mitoma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Charalampos Kostoulas
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
BENCH
Jason Steele 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Igor Júlio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joël Veltman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jack Hinshelwood
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
James Milner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matt O'Riley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yankuba Minteh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Danny Welbeck
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Crystal Palace
Goalkeepers
Dean Henderson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jefferson Lerma 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
12
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Maxence Lacroix
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Chris Richards
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Daniel Muñoz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adam Wharton
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Will Hughes
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Tyrick Mitchell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Ismaïla Sarr 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Yéremy Pino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Jørgen Strand Larsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Walter Benítez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nathaniel Clyne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jaydee Canvot
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chadi Riad
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Borna Sosa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daichi Kamada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christantus Uche
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Evann Guessand 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
40
Minutes
7.2
Rating
Brennan Johnson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/11/2025 | Crystal Palace | 0 - 0 | Brighton | Premier League | Selhurst Park |
| 05/04/2025 | Crystal Palace | 2 - 1 | Brighton | Premier League | Selhurst Park |
| 15/12/2024 | Brighton | 1 - 3 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | American Express Stadium |
| 03/02/2024 | Brighton | 4 - 1 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | American Express Stadium |
| 21/12/2023 | Crystal Palace | 1 - 1 | Brighton | Premier League | Selhurst Park |
| 15/03/2023 | Brighton | 1 - 0 | Crystal Palace | Premier League | The American Express Community Stadium |
09/11/2025
05/04/2025
15/12/2024
03/02/2024
21/12/2023
15/03/2023
Brighton Win
Crystal Palace Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +32
P: 25 GD: +27
P: 25 GD: +9
P: 25 GD: +10
P: 25 GD: +17
P: 25 GD: +5
P: 25 GD: +5
P: 25 GD: 0
P: 25 GD: -2
P: 25 GD: -2
P: 25 GD: -3
P: 25 GD: -1
P: 25 GD: -3
P: 25 GD: +1
P: 25 GD: 0
P: 25 GD: -9
P: 25 GD: -13
P: 25 GD: -17
P: 25 GD: -24
League Standings
P: 31 GD: +39
P: 30 GD: +32
P: 30 GD: +13
P: 30 GD: +3
P: 30 GD: +18
P: 29 GD: +9
P: 29 GD: +4
P: 30 GD: -1
P: 30 GD: 0
P: 30 GD: -2
P: 30 GD: -3
P: 30 GD: +3
P: 30 GD: -5
P: 30 GD: -2
P: 30 GD: -11
P: 29 GD: -7
P: 30 GD: -15
P: 30 GD: -19
P: 30 GD: -26
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Palace Punish Brighton's Wastefulness in Amex Raid
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 21/100. A textbook away performance saw Crystal Palace leapfrog their rivals in the table, proving that possession is meaningless without the clinical touch.
The Territorial Monologue
Brighton settled into their rhythm early at the Amex Stadium, looking to exploit the wide areas and maintain an iron grip on the ball. With a 64% possession share, the Seagulls dictated the tempo, forcing the visitors into a deep, compact block. Olivier Boscagli was central to this early control, recycling play with precision as Brighton sought a breakthrough. Despite their territorial dominance, the home side struggled to test the goalkeeper, finishing the match with only two shots on target. A Balance rating of 2.8 suggests a game where the initiative shifted, but for the first hour, it was a monologue of Brighton passing that lacked a final chapter, as the Palace backline refused to blink under the mounting pressure.
The Super-Sub Intervention
The complexion of the match shifted in the 56th minute when E. Guessand was introduced from the bench. His arrival injected directness into a Crystal Palace side that had been primarily focused on survival. Just five minutes later, the tactical gamble paid off. Guessand found space to provide a pinpoint assist for I. Sarr, who silenced the home crowd with a clinical finish in the 61st minute. This moment underscored an Intensity score of 2.7, highlighting how quickly a match can turn on its head with a single effective substitution. While Brighton continued to circulate the ball, Palace’s defensive resolve spiked, led by a colossal performance from Maxence Lacroix at the heart of the defense.
Resilience Over Possession
As the clock ticked down, Brighton threw everything forward, but their lack of a clinical edge was their undoing. An Upset factor of 6.0 confirms the magnitude of this result, as the underdog visitors executed their game plan to perfection. Crystal Palace successfully repelled three blocked shots and multiple late crosses to preserve their slender lead. The win moves Palace to 13th, one point ahead of Brighton, who drop to 14th after a frustrating afternoon. For the Seagulls, it is a sobering reminder that controlling the pitch does not always equate to controlling the scoreline. The Stakes might have been moderate, but the psychological blow of losing at home to a rival will resonate throughout the week.
Key Questions
How did substitute Maxence Lacroix change the game?
Lacroix delivered a defensive masterclass, earning a 7.9 rating. His dominant aerial presence and structural leadership ensured Palace’s lead remained intact against constant Brighton pressure.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
The A23 Derby: Desperation Meets Discipline
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. This clash is a classic case of local pride masking the stagnation of two sides trapped in the mid-table doldrums.
The Setup
On February 08, 2026, the Amex Stadium hosts a fixture where the Stakes are rooted more in geography than the league table. Brighton enters the weekend in 13th place, holding a slender two-point lead over 14th-placed Crystal Palace. The Form guide makes for grim reading for both fanbases; the hosts have secured just one victory in their last five outings, while the visitors are currently enduring a five-match winless streak. For Brighton, the creative burden falls on M. O'Riley to unlock a defense led by the resilient M. Guéhi. Meanwhile, Palace will look to the individual brilliance of E. Eze to spark a counter-attack that has lacked clinical edge in recent weeks.
Key Battle
The outcome hinges on a tactical tug-of-war between Brighton’s high-possession midfield and Palace’s rigid defensive structure. Brighton’s technical Stars will attempt to sustain pressure and recycle possession in the final third, searching for gaps in a disciplined low block. Palace, however, excel at absorbing such pressure before launching rapid vertical transitions. The Balance of the match will be decided by whether Palace’s midfield can disrupt Brighton’s rhythm before they find their creative groove in the channels.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey affair where neither side is willing to overcommit and risk a derby defeat. Brighton will dominate the ball but struggle to breach a compact backline, while Palace’s reliance on long-range efforts and set-pieces may yield limited returns. A tactical stalemate feels inevitable as the two sides cancel each other out in a 1-1 draw, preserving the status quo in the bottom half of the table.