Crystal Palace 0-0 Brighton & Hove Albion: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Coral’s post-match review of Crystal Palace 0-0 Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Sunday, 09 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

The match between Crystal Palace and Brighton & Hove Albion ended in a goalless draw, a result that might not surprise many given the recent form of both teams. Crystal Palace, coming off a win against Brentford and a loss to Arsenal, managed to hold their ground at home. Brighton, who had a mixed bag of results with a win against Leeds United and a loss to Manchester United, also showed resilience away from home. Neither team managed to break the deadlock, with both sides perhaps content with a point that keeps them in the middle of the league table.

In terms of standout performances, no single player dominated the game, but both teams’ defensive efforts were commendable. Crystal Palace’s Jefferson Lerma picked up a yellow card late in the game, showing the intensity of the match as it drew to a close. Brighton had more yellow cards, suggesting a slightly more aggressive approach, but overall the game was a testament to both teams’ ability to maintain a solid defensive structure and secure a valuable point.

The statistics from the match reflect a game where Brighton had more possession, holding the ball for 58% of the time compared to Crystal Palace’s 42%. This possession advantage translated into more corners for Brighton, with eight compared to Crystal Palace’s four. However, Crystal Palace was more effective in their dribbling, achieving a 45% success rate compared to Brighton’s 33%.

Despite Brighton’s dominance in possession and corners, the game remained tight, with both teams showing strong defensive discipline. The higher number of yellow cards for Brighton (four) compared to Crystal Palace (one) suggests a more physical approach from the visitors, but neither team could find the breakthrough needed to claim all three points.

The key moments of the match were largely defined by substitutions and disciplinary actions rather than goals or major turning points. For Crystal Palace, the substitutions of Wharton for Pino in the 66th minute and Kamada for Hughes in the 83rd minute were notable, as they tried to inject fresh legs into the game. Jefferson Lerma’s yellow card in the 90+1st minute added tension to the closing stages.

Brighton’s key moments included a flurry of yellow cards, with Carlos Baleba receiving one in the 60th minute, followed by Georginio Rutter in the 65th minute, and Joël Veltman and Jan Paul van Hecke in added time. A significant moment was the cancellation of a penalty for Brighton in the 63rd minute, which could have changed the game’s outcome. Brighton made four substitutions in the second half, trying to find a way through Crystal Palace’s defence, but to no avail.

Crystal Palace lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, with Dean Henderson in goal and a back three of Chris Richards, Maxence Lacroix, and Jaydee Canvot. The midfield was anchored by Adam Wharton and Jefferson Lerma, with Daniel Muñoz and Tyrick Mitchell providing width. Up front, Ismaïla Sarr and Daichi Kamada supported Jean-Philippe Mateta. This setup allowed Crystal Palace to maintain a solid defensive structure while still posing a threat on the counter-attack, contributing to their ability to secure a draw against a possession-heavy Brighton side.

Brighton & Hove Albion opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Bart Verbruggen in goal and a back four of Mats Wieffer, Jan Paul van Hecke, Lewis Dunk, and Ferdi Kadıoğlu. The midfield duo of Carlos Baleba and Yasin Ayari provided stability, while Yankuba Minteh, Georginio Rutter, and Diego Gómez supported striker Danny Welbeck. This formation allowed Brighton to control possession and create chances, but they struggled to break down Crystal Palace’s defense, resulting in a draw.

Coral’s Man of the Match for the Crystal Palace vs Brighton & Hove Albion game is Jefferson Lerma. Despite receiving a yellow card late in the game, Lerma’s performance in midfield was crucial for Crystal Palace. He helped maintain the team’s defensive shape and was instrumental in breaking up Brighton’s attacks. His tenacity and work rate were key factors in securing a point for Crystal Palace.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Draw: 0-0 vs Brighton & Hove Albion (H)
• Win: 2-0 vs Brentford (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Arsenal (A)

Recent Premier League matches:

• 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)

Crystal Palace are currently in 10th place with 17 points and will face Wolverhampton Wanderers, who are in 20th place with 2 points, on November 22, 2025 at 15:00.

Brighton & Hove Albion are currently in 11th place with 16 points and will face Brentford, who are in 12th place with 16 points, on November 22, 2025 at 15:00.

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