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
NO GOAL! BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION 2-1 SOUTHAMPTON! Walcott was offside as he reached Ward-Prowse's throughball, so Southampton's equaliser won't stand. The Saints are understandably disappointed. Brighton will breathe a sigh of relief.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton
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Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton
GOAL! BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION 2-2 SOUTHAMPTON! Incredibly, Southampton are level! Walcott shows his pace of old to race behind Brighton's high line and onto Ward-Prowse's throughball. The Englishman draws Steele off his line and calmly clips it over him. The visiting fans celebrate, but the goal's being checked for offside...
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