Is Brighton vs West Ham on TV tonight? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Premier League fixture

All the important info around the top-flight clash

Alex Pattle
Saturday 15 May 2021 18:09 BST
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West Ham are still in the race for a European spot
West Ham are still in the race for a European spot (Getty Images)

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Brighton host West Ham tonight as the visiting side press on in their pursuit of a spot in Europe next season.

David Moyes’ team are sixth in the Premier League standings with three matches left this term – six points off fourth-placed Chelsea with a game in hand, and two points ahead of seventh Tottenham.

Brighton, meanwhile, sit in 17th, their safety guaranteed this week by the relegations of Fulham and West Brom.

Graham Potter’s side were beaten 2-1 at Wolves last time out, while West Ham recorded a 2-1 away to Burnley.

Here’s everything you need to know about tonight’s fixture. We may earn commission from some of the links in this article, but we never allow this to influence our content.

When is it?

The match will kick off at 8pm BST.

How can I watch it?

The match will air live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event. Subscribers can also stream it live on the broadcaster’s website and app.

If you’re not a Sky customer, you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.

What is the team news?

Brighton’s Lewis Dunk and Neal Maupay are both suspended following their red cards against Wolves. Solly March and Tariq Lamptey are both injured and out for the rest of the season, while Joel Veltman, Davy Propper and Florin Andone are doubts

Declan Rice could return from injury for West Ham after a lay-off caused by a knee injury.

Predicted line-ups

Brighton: Sanchez; White, Webster, Burn; Gross, Lallana, Bissouma, Moder; Mac Allister, Trossard; Welbeck

West Ham:Fabianski; Coufal, Dawson, Ogbonna, Cresswell; Soucek, Rice; Bowen, Lingard, Fornals; Antonio

Odds

Brighton: 19/10

Draw: 5/2

West Ham: 27/20

Prediction

Brighton 1-2 West Ham.

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