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'
VARA. Tanaka(Goal Disallowed - offside)
64'
85'
H. Wilson(Roughing)
87'
P. David(Tripping)

Standings

#WDLGDPts
3Brighton & Hove Albion311+1110
5Leeds United230+49

Statistics

67%Possession33%
20Shots10
5Shots on Target5
7Corners6
13Fouls16
4Offsides2
3Yellow Cards3
488Passes238
3Saves4