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
HALF-TIME: BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION 2-0 SOUTHAMPTON
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton
Mitoma's been brilliant in this first half. The Brighton man receives Caicedo's pass, checks onto his right foot and drags the ball wide at the near post.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton
Lavia gets back in time to intercept Gross' cross before Ferguson can reach it. Walker-Peters buys Southampton a free-kick to ease the pressure on them for now.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton
The officials indicate there will be a minimum of five added minutes at the end of this first half. It's been an easy one for Brighton.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Southampton
Southampton have yet to have a shot on target. The Saints have been underwhelming going forward all season.
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