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

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of AFC Bournemouth 2-1 Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday, 13 September 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Well, what a cracking match at the Vitality Stadium! Bournemouth clinched a 2-1 victory over Brighton, extending their winning streak to three games. The Cherries were on fire from the get-go, with Alex Scott putting them ahead early on in the 18th minute. Brighton did manage to level things up through Kaoru Mitoma just after the break, but it was Antoine Semenyo's cool penalty in the 61st minute that sealed the deal. Given Bournemouth's recent form, this result wasn't a shocker, but it certainly keeps them flying high in the league.

Brighton, on the other hand, will be gutted to lose this one after a promising start to the second half. They've now suffered back-to-back defeats, which is a bit of a worry. Despite the early substitution of Yasin Abbas Ayari and Ferdi Erenay Kadıoğlu, they couldn't quite turn the tide. Bournemouth's solid performance and clinical finishing were the difference, and you've got to give credit where it's due – the Cherries are on a roll.

Looking at the stats, it's clear Bournemouth deserved their win. They had a slight edge in possession at 52% to Brighton's 48%, and both teams had an equal number of corners at four each. What stands out is Bournemouth's penalty, which proved to be the decisive moment. The yellow cards were evenly split at four apiece, showing a bit of a feisty affair, but no red cards or injury time goals to report. All in all, the stats reflect a closely contested match, but Bournemouth's efficiency in front of goal made the difference.

The game's turning point came early when Alex Scott found the net in the 18th minute, setting the tone for Bournemouth. The Cherries' discipline was tested with yellow cards to David Brooks, Marcos Senesi, and Tyler Adams before the break, but they held firm. The second half saw Brighton equalize through Kaoru Mitoma, but it was Antoine Semenyo's penalty in the 61st minute that ultimately decided the match. Bournemouth's substitutions in the latter stages helped them manage the game and secure the win.

Brighton made early changes with Yasin Abbas Ayari and Ferdi Erenay Kadıoğlu coming on, but it was Kaoru Mitoma's goal in the 48th minute that got them back in the game. However, their momentum was halted by a penalty conceded, which Semenyo converted. The Seagulls picked up a few yellow cards, including one to Lewis Dunk, and made several substitutions in an attempt to salvage a point. Despite their efforts, they couldn't find an equalizer, and Bournemouth held on for the victory.

Bournemouth lined up with a solid 4-2-3-1, and there were no real surprises in the starting XI. Alex Scott's early goal was a testament to his impact, and Antoine Semenyo's penalty was crucial. The substitutions of Justin Kluivert, Amine Adli, Lewis Cook, Alejandro Jiménez Sánchez, and Julio César Soler Barreto in the second half helped manage the game and secure the win. Overall, it was a well-executed performance from the Cherries, with key players stepping up when it mattered most.

Brighton also went with a 4-2-3-1 formation, and their lineup was as expected. The early substitutions of Yasin Abbas Ayari and Ferdi Erenay Kadıoğlu showed their intent to shake things up, but it was Kaoru Mitoma's goal that gave them hope. However, the team struggled to regain control after conceding the penalty, and despite further changes with Carlos Balepa Noom Quomah, Stefanos Tzimas, and Brajan Gruda coming on, they couldn't find a way back. It was a frustrating day for the Seagulls, who will need to regroup quickly.

Antoine Semenyo is Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match, and rightly so. His goal from the penalty spot in the 61st minute was the decisive moment that secured the win for Bournemouth. With one goal and one assist, Semenyo played a pivotal role in the match, and his two key passes further highlight his influence on the game. A well-deserved accolade for a player who stepped up when it mattered most.

Recent Premier League Matches:

• Win: 2-1 vs Brighton & Hove Albion (H)

• Win: 1-0 vs Tottenham Hotspur (A)

• Win: 1-0 vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (H)

• Loss: 2-4 vs Liverpool (A)

Recent Premier League Matches:

• Loss: 1-2 vs AFC Bournemouth (A)

• Win: 2-1 vs Manchester City (H)

• Loss: 0-2 vs Everton (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Fulham (H)

Sitting pretty in 4th place with 9 points, Bournemouth are in fine form heading into their next match against Newcastle United on September 20, 2025, at 14:00. With Newcastle in 9th place and on 5 points, the Cherries will be looking to continue their winning streak and solidify their position in the top half of the table. This result will give them confidence, and they'll be eager to keep the momentum going.

Brighton find themselves in 13th place with 4 points after this defeat, and they'll need to bounce back quickly. Their next fixture is against Tottenham Hotspur on September 20, 2025, at 14:00, with Spurs sitting in 3rd place on 9 points. This loss will be a wake-up call, and they'll need to regroup and come up with a plan to challenge a strong Tottenham side.

Premier League Game Week 5

• Liverpool V Everton

• Burnley V Nottingham Forest

• Brighton V Tottenham

• West Ham V Crystal Palace

• Wolves V Leeds United

• Bournemouth V Newcastle

• Man United V Chelsea

• Fulham V Brentford

• Sunderland V Aston Villa

• Arsenal V Man City

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