Match summary

Brentford FC - Brighton & Hove Albion: 0-2
Brighton struck first on 30 minutes as Diego Gomez finished to put the visitors 1-0 up.
Right on half-time, Danny Welbeck doubled the lead in stoppage time to leave Brentford with a mountain to climb.
Brentford had a shade more of the ball (51%) and fired 14 shots, but only 3 tested the keeper as Brighton held firm.
Brighton were the sharper threat throughout, landing 7 shots on target and seeing out a controlled 2-0 away win.

Man of the match

Key player : Diego Gomez (Brighton & Hove Albion) : Broke the deadlock at 29:35 with the opening goal to put Brighton 0-1 up.
That strike became the match-winner, shifting the game state and forcing Brentford to chase.
With Brentford unable to score, Gomez’s opener remained the decisive turning point in the 0-2 away win.

Conclusion

Brighton paired ruthlessness in key moments with a composed defensive display, turning early control and late first-half impact into a deserved 2-0 away victory.