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

Dive into Ladbrokes’ 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.

Brentford took the lead in the 29th minute when Igor Thiago converted a penalty to make it 1-0, putting the visitors in front after a solid start where they absorbed Brighton's early pressure. The game remained tight through the first half, with Brighton making two substitutions at the break to inject fresh energy, but Brentford held their advantage until the 71st minute when Danny Welbeck equalised with a normal goal assisted by Yankuba Minteh. The Seagulls pushed on from there, and the turning point came in the 84th minute as substitute Jack Hinshelwood scored an unassisted normal goal to secure a 2-1 victory for Brighton.

The match saw several yellow cards, with Brighton picking up four and Brentford two, adding to the intensity in the closing stages. Substitutions played a key role, particularly Brighton's changes that shifted momentum, while Brentford's triple switch at 80 minutes failed to turn the tide. Overall, Brighton's second-half dominance proved decisive, overturning the deficit for a hard-fought win that boosts their form.

Brighton dominated possession with 64% compared to Brentford's 36%, allowing them to control the tempo and create more opportunities, which ultimately led to their comeback. They edged corners 7-4 and had slightly more successful dribbles at 50 to 43, reflecting their attacking intent that paid off in the second half, though Brentford's efficiency in limited possession saw them score first from a penalty. The Seagulls used all five substitutions, with key changes like Jack Hinshelwood coming on for Diego Gomez at 70' proving impactful as he scored the winner, while Brentford's four subs, including a triple at 80' where Aaron Hickey replaced Kristoffer Ajer, Mads Jensen replaced Yehor Yarmolyuk, and Vitaly Janelt replaced Mikkel Damsgaard, came too late to change the outcome.

Discipline was an issue for Brighton with four yellow cards against Brentford's two, but no reds disrupted play, and the hosts recorded one assist compared to none for the visitors, highlighting their better creativity. Brentford had 2.0 penalties taken/scored versus Brighton's 0.0, aligning with their early lead, though no injury-time goals were noted for either side, keeping the drama within regular time.

The match's first major moment came at 29' when Brentford's Igor Thiago scored from a penalty to give them a 1-0 lead, capitalising on a foul in the box and shifting the game's momentum towards the visitors. Brighton responded after half-time substitutions, with Lewis Dunk replacing Olivier Boscagli and Maxime De Cuyper replacing Carlos Baleba at 46', which helped stabilise their defence and build attacks. The equaliser arrived at 71' as Danny Welbeck finished a normal goal assisted by Yankuba Minteh, levelling the score and energising the home side.

The decisive turning point was at 84' when substitute Jack Hinshelwood, who had come on for Diego Gomez at 70', scored an unassisted normal goal to put Brighton 2-1 ahead, a move that proved the difference. Brentford's attempts to respond included substituting Keane Lewis-Potter for Dango Ouattara at 65' and a triple change at 80' with Aaron Hickey for Kristoffer Ajer, Mads Jensen for Yehor Yarmolyuk, and Vitaly Janelt for Mikkel Damsgaard, but they couldn't find an equaliser. Late yellow cards, including to Brighton's Brajan Gruda at 90+1' after he replaced Yankuba Minteh at 89', and Brentford's Vitaly Janelt at 90+5', added tension but didn't alter the result.

Brighton & Hove Albion lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with a solid defensive base allowing attacking midfielders like Yankuba Minteh to provide width and creativity, as seen in his assist for the equaliser. Danny Welbeck led the line effectively as the central striker, forming a key partnership with the supporting attackers, while the midfield duo offered balance before half-time changes strengthened their resolve. Standout roles included the goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen's late involvement and the backline's resilience despite early concessions.

Brentford deployed a 4-2-3-1 shape, focusing on a compact midfield that supported Igor Thiago up front, who made an impact by converting the opening penalty. The defensive partnerships held firm initially, with players like Kristoffer Ajer providing stability before his substitution, while the attacking trio aimed to exploit counters effectively. Key roles featured Dango Ouattara's wide threat before he was replaced, enabling Brentford to maintain pressure despite lower possession.

Jack Hinshelwood earned Man of the Match honours for his game-changing contribution off the bench, entering at 70' to replace Diego Gomez and scoring the winning normal goal at 84' in a display of sharp finishing and composure. His introduction shifted the momentum decisively for Brighton, showcasing why substitutes can turn matches in the Premier League. This performance underlines his potential as a key squad player moving forward.

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 fifth with 19 points, Brighton & Hove Albion are in strong form after this 2-1 win over Brentford, following a draw at Crystal Palace and a convincing victory against Leeds United, positioning them well for their next challenge against Nottingham Forest, who languish in 16th with 12 points, on 30 November at 14:05—a fixture where Brighton’s momentum could secure another positive result.

Brentford find themselves in 12th with 16 points after this 1-2 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion, coming off a win over Newcastle United but a prior defeat to Crystal Palace, leaving them eager to bounce back against struggling Burnley in 19th with 10 points on 29 November at 15:00, an opportunity to regain confidence against lower-table opposition.

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