Brighton controlled the clearest attacking zones and sustained pressure for longer spells. Crystal Palace still found moments when the first pass beat the press, but they rarely turned those entries into repeated threats. The match tilted on spacing, second balls, and who produced the cleaner final action around the box.
Brighton vs Crystal Palace
Sun 18 October, 13:00
American Express Stadium
Robert Jones
Brighton
Full time
5 - 0
Crystal Palace
Canvot 4' (OG)
Gomez 7'
Ayari 10'
Kostoulas 49'
Hinshelwood 84'
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How did the teams perform?
Brighton8Total Votes
Crystal Palace4 votes
4 votes
Brighton
Crystal Palace
KEY STATS
Ball possession
57%43%
17
Total shots5
2.02
Expected goals (xG)0.77
ATTACK
17
Total shots5
4
Shots off target3
9
Shots on target1
2.02
Expected goals (xG)0.77
8
Shots inside box4
9
Shots outside box1
8
Corner kicks5
PASSES
516
Total passes384
440
Accurate passes301
DEFENCE
2
Offsides2
1
Goalkeeper saves5
4
Blocked shots1
DISCIPLINE
13
Fouls11
2
Yellow cards1
0
Red cards0
