Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
Amex Stadium
S. Attwell
2026/2027
Match Report
Brighton and Leeds United shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw at the Amex Stadium, with Luka Vuskovic's towering second-half header rescuing a point for the hosts after they dominated possession but struggled for long spells to break down a stubborn Leeds defense.
Jayden Bogle shocked the home crowd with an early opener in the 15th minute, latching onto a pass from Ao Tanaka to put Leeds ahead. Brighton pushed hard for a response and finally got their reward in the 71st minute, when Vuskovic rose highest to meet a cross from Maxim De Cuyper. Things turned feisty late on, with four Leeds players booked alongside two Brighton cautions, though neither side could find a winner.
The result leaves Brighton to rue missed chances after out-shooting Leeds 20 to 10, but a home point keeps them unbeaten. For Leeds, holding firm on the road against a side that controlled two-thirds of possession is an encouraging early-season sign as they settle back into the top flight.
Match Events
6'
J. Bogle(Holding)
15'
38'
P. Gross(Roughing)
49'
M. De Cuyper(Holding)
50'
A. Tanaka(Goal Disallowed - offside)
62'
64'
D. Calvert-Lewin(Roughing)
71'
77'
78'
85'
H. Wilson(Roughing)
87'
P. David(Tripping)
90+3'
6'
J. Bogle(Holding)
15'
(Roughing)P. Gross
38'
(Holding)M. De Cuyper
49'
50'
A. Tanaka(Goal Disallowed - offside)
62'
64'
D. Calvert-Lewin(Roughing)
71'
77'
78'
85'
H. Wilson(Roughing)
(Tripping)P. David
87'
90+3'
Standings
| # | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 3 | 1 | 1 | +11 | 10 |
| 5 | Leeds United | 2 | 3 | 0 | +4 | 9 |
Statistics
67%Possession33%
20Shots10
5Shots on Target5
7Corners6
13Fouls16
4Offsides2
3Yellow Cards3
488Passes238
3Saves4
Injuries & Suspensions
Head to Head
16
Brighton & Hove Albion wins
12
Draws
9
Leeds United wins
Goals: 48 - 36

