On 9 December, one of the matches of the 16th round of the English Football Championship took place. Brighton (England) and Burnley (England) met.
English Championship, 16th round
Brighton (England) - Burnley (England) - 1: 1 (0:1)
Goals: Simon Adingra (77) - V. Odobert (45)
Warnings: D. O'Shea (14), C. Taylor (66), V. Odobert (72), N. Redmond (86). Redmond (86)
Brighton and Burnley met in a highly anticipated Premier League match at the American Express Community Stadium. The match turned out to be an exciting one, with both teams showing their strengths and battling on the pitch. The final score ended in a 1-1 draw, but the match was filled with tense moments and key substitutions that decided the outcome. The first half started with both teams trying to find their rhythm, but it was Burnley who took the lead. In the 14th minute, Burnley's D. O'Shea received a yellow card for a foul, indicating the physical nature of the game.
Brighton fought back, trying to get back into the game, but just before the break, W. Odobert of Burnley scored. Odobert from Burnley. In the 45th minute, Odobert scored the decisive goal, giving Burnley a 1-0 lead before the break. At the start of the second half, Brighton made two key substitutions. A. Lallana came on in place of K. Mitoma in the 46th minute and then M. Dahoud replaced B. Gilmour. These changes brought new energy and creativity to Brighton's attack, giving them renewed hope that they could equalise. Burnley also made their first substitution in the 58th minute, with J. B. Gudmundsson was replaced by A. Ramsey. This substitution should have strengthened Burnley's midfield and maintained the advantage. However, it was Brighton's substitutions that proved to be more effective and had a significant impact on the game. In the 59th minute, J. Milner and K. Baleba came on in place of J. Hinshelwood and Igor respectively, further strengthening Brighton's attacking options. Their efforts paid off in the 77th minute when S. Adingra equalised and gave Brighton a fighting chance. Burnley made two more substitutions in the 78th minute, with J. Rodriguez and V. Odobert replacing N. Redmond and M. Trezor Ndayishimiye. These changes were aimed at regaining control of the situation and securing a late winner. Another substitution in the 79th minute saw A. Ramsey replaced by K. Roberts, showing Burnley's determination to take all three points. However, it was Brighton who made the last substitution in the 82nd minute - Z. Amdouni came on in place of H. Ekkel. Amdouni came on in place of H. Ekdahl. This tactical move was aimed at strengthening the defence and keeping the scoreline. As the game entered the closing stages, both teams fought hard for the win, but time eventually ran out. In the 85th minute, Brighton made one last substitution: L. Dunk was replaced by F. Buonanotte. With only a few minutes remaining, the game became increasingly heated, leading to a yellow card for Burnley player N. Redmond in the 86th minute. This incident emphasised the intensity and competitiveness of the match. As a result, Brighton and Burnley shared the points with a 1-1 draw. The game showcased tactical changes, individual skill and energetic play from both sides. The American Express Community Stadium witnessed an exciting match filled with drama, skill and determination from start to finish.
In the next round of fixtures the following matches await the rivals: Arsenal vs Brighton, Burnley vs Everton.
| Brighton | Burnley | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Kicks to the goal | 3 |
| 26 | Kicks | 6 |
| 6 | Blocked shots | 2 |
| 20 | Penalty kicks | 5 |
| 6 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 1 |
| 5 | Offences | 8 |
| 8 | Corner | 1 |
| 2 | Offsides | 1 |
| 71% | Ball possession | 29% |
| 0 | Yellow cards | 4 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Keeper saves | 9 |
| 708 | Total assists | 295 |
| 645 | Accurate assists | 216 |
| 91% | Accuracy of passes | 73% |