Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Brighton secured European football for the first time and all but ensured it will be in the Europa League after Evan Ferguson’s brace helped them to a 3-1 home victory over relegated Southampton.
The 18-year-old inked his name in Albion’s history books with a brace before the break to edge his side towards their first continental berth.
Mohamed Elyounoussi made things interesting when he headed home to narrow the deficit in the second half, which also saw VAR chalk off a potential Saints equaliser before Pascal Gross put the game away.
Sixth-placed Brighton, who have a game in hand, could still finish level on points with Aston Villa below them, but their final-day opponents would have to overcome a near-impossible goal difference to finish above the Seagulls and clinch the Europa League spot.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton
Brighton have been well on top in the opening half hour of this game. They've had seven shots to Southampton's one.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton
Gross' latest delivery into Southampton's box comes to nothing. Brighton come straight back though, and McCarthy rises high to claim Gross' sailing shot.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton
Brighton earn another foul in the centre of the pitch. They'll get another opportunity to test Southampton from a set-piece.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton
Enciso has another speculative shot blocked. Brighton are starting to rack up shots at goal.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton
Quick as a flash, Brighton are in! Mitoma gets loose in the penalty area and blasts straight into McCarthy, who rushes off his line. The ball hits the woodwork and back into safety for Southampton.
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