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

Yellow Card Facundo Valentín Buonanotte

21 May 2023 15:54

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton

Brighton are still making efforts to extend their lead. McCarthy makes a smart save to push Buonanotte's powerful drive away from danger.

21 May 2023 15:54

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton

There will be seven minutes of added time before the final whistle. This game's been over as a contest since Brighton's third goal.

21 May 2023 15:53

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton

Brighton give Mitoma the last few minutes off. Gilmour comes on to replace him.

21 May 2023 15:51

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton

Welbeck gratefully receives Estupinan's pass to the left of the box and fires off-target from a tight angle.

21 May 2023 15:51

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton

21 May 2023 15:50

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton

Brighton pepper Southampton's goal a little more. Mac Allister's effort from outside the box is too high. Undav has a crack of his own seconds later, curling wide of the left-hand post.

21 May 2023 15:50

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton

Substitution Levi Lemar Samuels Colwill Jan Paul van Hecke

21 May 2023 15:50

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton

The latest shot count: Brighton have had 20 shots. Southampton have had five. It would have been lax of the Seagulls not to win this game after being 2-0 up and cruising.

21 May 2023 15:47

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton

21 May 2023 15:45