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
Veltman bombs down the right and rolls a tame low cross into the box. McCarthy easily claims the Dutchman's effort.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton
Southampton make brief progress down their right through Walcott. The former England striker has no options in the box though, and is forced to pass backwards.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton
Brighton are getting settled in Southampton's half early on, stroking the ball around with ease. De Zerbi's men have loved playing on the front foot all season.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton
Brighton have been better in this fixture of late, having won two of their last four league meetings with Southampton. However, the Saints are unbeaten in their last five visits here in the Premier League. In fact, the home side has never won in 11 league meetings between this pair.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton
Ruben Selles makes three changes to Southampton from their 2-0 home loss to Fulham. Bree, Elyounoussi and Aribo start.
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