Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Brentford: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Coral’s post-match review of Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Brentford in the Premier League on Saturday, 22 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

The match at the Gtech Community Stadium saw Brentford take an early lead when Igor Thiago converted a penalty in the 29th minute, putting the hosts ahead in a first half where Brighton & Hove Albion dominated possession but struggled to create clear chances. Yellow cards were shown to Olivier Boscagli in the 15th minute and Dango Ouattara in the 36th minute, adding to the tension, while halftime substitutions for Brighton saw Lewis Dunk replace Olivier Boscagli and Maxime De Cuyper come on for Carlos Baleba at 46'. Brentford held their advantage into the second half, but the game remained competitive with both sides earning corners and completing dribbles.

Brighton turned the game around in the second half, equalising through Danny Welbeck assisted by Yankuba Minteh in the 71st minute shortly after Jack Hinshelwood replaced Diego Gomez at 70', following a yellow card to Gomez at 64'. The visitors then took the lead with a goal from Jack Hinshelwood in the 84th minute, unassisted, capitalising on their superior possession. Late substitutions for Brentford at 80' saw Aaron Hickey replace Kristoffer Ajer, Mathias Jensen come on for Yehor Yarmolyuk, and Vitaly Janelt replace Mikkel Damsgaard, while Brighton's changes at 89' had Brajan Gruda replace Yankuba Minteh and Jan Paul van Hecke come on for Georginio Rutter, with late yellow cards to Brajan Gruda at 90+1', Bart Verbruggen at 90+4', and Vitaly Janelt at 90+5' rounding out a frantic finish.

Brighton & Hove Albion's 64% possession dominance allowed them to control the tempo, translating into seven corners compared to Brentford's four, which helped in building pressure leading to their two second-half goals, while their 50 successful dribbles edged out Brentford's 43, indicating better individual skill in advancing the ball. The Seagulls recorded one assist, key to their equaliser, and utilised all five substitutions effectively, with changes at 46' seeing Lewis Dunk replace Olivier Boscagli and Maxime De Cuyper come on for Carlos Baleba, followed by Jack Hinshelwood replacing Diego Gomez at 70', and late switches at 89' where Brajan Gruda replaced Yankuba Minteh and Jan Paul van Hecke came on for Georginio Rutter, contributing to their comeback. Brentford, meanwhile, took two penalties but managed no assists, used four substitutions including Keane Lewis-Potter replacing Dango Ouattara at 65' and a triple change at 80' with Aaron Hickey replacing Kristoffer Ajer, Mathias Jensen coming on for Yehor Yarmolyuk, and Vitaly Janelt replacing Mikkel Damsgaard, yet their lower possession and fewer dribbles limited their response, with no injury-time goals for either side influencing the outcome.

The disciplinary stats showed Brighton picking up four yellow cards against Brentford's two, potentially disrupting their rhythm, but no red cards or yellow-reds were issued, allowing both teams to maintain full complements; this balance, combined with Brighton's higher substitution count, enabled them to adapt better in the latter stages and secure the victory.

The game's first major turning point came in the 29th minute when Brentford were awarded a penalty, duly converted by Igor Thiago to give them the lead, setting a defensive tone for the hosts as they absorbed pressure. Brighton's response intensified after the break, with the equaliser arriving in the 71st minute as Danny Welbeck finished off a move assisted by Yankuba Minteh, shifting momentum decisively. The winner followed in the 84th minute from Jack Hinshelwood's unassisted strike, sealing the comeback, while impactful substitutions like Hinshelwood replacing Diego Gomez at 70' provided fresh energy, and late bookings including Brajan Gruda's at 90+1' added drama without altering the result.

A key substitution for Brentford at 65' saw Keane Lewis-Potter replace Dango Ouattara, aiming to bolster their attack, but it was Brighton's tactical adjustments, such as the halftime switches with Lewis Dunk replacing Olivier Boscagli and Maxime De Cuyper coming on for Carlos Baleba at 46', that proved more effective in overturning the deficit.

Brighton & Hove Albion lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with a solid defensive base allowing the attacking midfield trio to support the lone striker effectively, highlighted by partnerships such as Yankuba Minteh's assist work linking with Danny Welbeck up front.

Brentford deployed a 4-2-3-1 shape, focusing on a compact midfield to counter attacks, with standout roles in the forward line where Igor Thiago's penalty conversion showcased their threat from set pieces.

Danny Welbeck earned Man of the Match honours for his crucial equalising goal in the 71st minute, assisted by Yankuba Minteh, which sparked Brighton's comeback, combining clinical finishing with tireless pressing that disrupted Brentford's rhythm throughout the second half.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Win: 2-1 vs Brentford (H)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Crystal Palace (A)
• Win: 3-0 vs Leeds United (H)
• Loss: 2-4 vs Manchester United (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Newcastle United (H)

Recent Premier League matches:

• Loss: 1-2 vs Brighton & Hove Albion (A)
• Win: 3-1 vs Newcastle United (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Crystal Palace (A)
• Win: 3-2 vs Liverpool (H)
• Win: 2-0 vs West Ham United (A)

Sitting comfortably in fifth place with 19 points, Brighton & Hove Albion will look to build on this victory and their recent form of two wins and a draw as they host Nottingham Forest, who are languishing in 16th with 12 points, in a fixture scheduled for 30 November at 14:05 that offers a chance to solidify their top-half position.

Brentford, positioned 12th with 16 points, aim to bounce back from this narrow defeat and their mixed recent results of one win sandwiched between two losses when they welcome struggling Burnley, currently 19th with 10 points, on 29 November at 15:00, providing an opportunity to regain momentum at home.

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