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

Dive into Ladbrokes’ 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.

Well, that was a proper stalemate at Selhurst Park, wasn’t it? Crystal Palace and Brighton & Hove Albion played out a goalless draw that left fans wanting more. Palace, coming off a solid win against Brentford at home, couldn’t find the back of the net this time.

Brighton, on the other hand, had been in fine form with a convincing win over Leeds United before this match. The result might not have been a shock, but it certainly didn’t help either team break any winning streaks. Jefferson Lerma’s late yellow card was one of the few moments of excitement in an otherwise tame affair.

Both teams had their chances, but neither could capitalise. Palace made a couple of subs in the second half, bringing on Pino and Hughes, but it didn’t change the outcome. Brighton, with four subs of their own, tried to shake things up, but to no avail. The overturned penalty for Brighton in the 63rd minute could have been a game-changer, but it wasn’t to be. All in all, a frustrating day for both sets of supporters, but a point each keeps them in the mid-table mix.

Looking at the stats, Brighton had the upper hand in possession with 58% compared to Palace’s 42%. They also had more corners, with eight to Palace’s four, showing they were the more dominant side in terms of creating opportunities.

However, Palace had a higher successful dribble percentage at 45% compared to Brighton’s 33%, suggesting they were more effective when they did get the ball. The game was a bit feisty too, with Brighton picking up four yellow cards to Palace’s one, but no red cards were shown.

These stats paint a picture of a game where Brighton controlled the ball but struggled to break down a resilient Palace defence. Palace, on the other hand, were more efficient with their limited possession, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win. The higher number of substitutions from Brighton indicates they were trying to find a breakthrough, but it just didn’t happen.

The key moments in this match were few and far between, but they did have an impact. For Palace, the introduction of Hughes and Pino in the second half was an attempt to inject some life into their attack, but it didn’t lead to any goals. Jefferson Lerma’s yellow card in stoppage time was a late flashpoint, but it didn’t change the result.

For Brighton, the overtruned penalty in the 63rd minute was a big moment. Georginio Rutter’s yellow card shortly after added to the tension, but the team couldn’t capitalise on the situation. The flurry of substitutions in the final stages, including Kostoulas and Tzimas coming on, showed Brighton’s desperation to find a winner, but it wasn’t to be.

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 top, Ismaïla Sarr and Daichi Kamada supported Jean-Philippe Mateta. This setup allowed Palace to be solid defensively but struggled to create enough clear-cut chances to break the deadlock.

Brighton & Hove Albion opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Bart Verbruggen between the sticks 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 more opportunities, but they couldn’t find the finishing touch.

Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match goes to Jefferson Lerma of Crystal Palace. Despite picking up a late yellow card, Lerma was a rock in midfield, helping to break up Brighton’s attacks and maintain Palace’s defensive shape. His presence was crucial in ensuring Palace came away with a point, and his performance stood out in a game that lacked many standout moments.

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)

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

Sitting 11th with 16 points, Brighton & Hove Albion will take on Brentford, who are 12th with 16 points, on November 22, 2025 at 15:00.

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