Brighton v West Ham result
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Brighton 3–2 West Ham — Brighton won this Premier League match.
The result
Brighton beat West Ham 3–2 at American Express Stadium in the Premier League on Saturday 26 April. It is Brighton’s first win over West Ham since 4 March 2023, after three meetings without one (the 6 prior meetings TACTIX holds).
The goals
Brighton led 1–0 at half-time. The goals — Brighton: Yasin Ayari (13’, assisted by Jack Hinshelwood), K. Mitoma (89’, assisted by Brajan Gruda) and Carlos Baleba (90+2’, assisted by Brajan Gruda); West Ham: Mohammed Kudus (48’, assisted by Jarrod Bowen) and T. Souček (83’, assisted by Jarrod Bowen).
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Brighton 1.31, West Ham 1.27, from 16 shots to 12 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
D. England showed two yellow cards — against 4.7 yellows a game across the last 19 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Brighton: Jack Hinshelwood (80’); West Ham: Konstantinos Mavropanos (29’).
What it changes
Brighton have scored 66 goals, the fifth-most (shared) of the 20 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 38 games). Brighton have conceded 59 goals, the seventh-most of the 20 clubs.
West Ham have scored 46 goals, the sixth-fewest of the 20 clubs (2024/25 so far, after 38 games). West Ham have conceded 62 goals, the sixth-most of the 20 clubs.
West Ham are winless in their last seven matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, T. Souček (West Ham) 9.7, Carlos Baleba (Brighton) 8.4 and Mohammed Kudus (West Ham) 7.8 led the match.
Head-to-head
West Ham are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Brighton.
Next up
Brighton next host Brentford on 8 November 2026.
West Ham next travel to Blackburn on 7 November 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Brighton: Brighton v Brentford, Sunday 8 November — the preview. Next for West Ham: Blackburn v West Ham, Saturday 7 November — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: Brighton 3–2 West Ham · Premier League
- Venue: American Express Stadium · Falmer, East Sussex
- Referee: D. England
- Head-to-head (last 6): Brighton 3 · draws 2 · West Ham 1 · 2.67 goals/game
- Recent form: Brighton 0W 2D 3L · West Ham 0W 3D 2L
Brighton 3–2 West Ham (Premier League): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 8 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key Stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 19 April 2025. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Brighton for / against | Line | West Ham for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.25 for · 1.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 4.33 for · 3.83 against n 6 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 2.75 for · 4.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 13.17 for · 10.67 against n 6 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 9.25 for · 12.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.33 for · 4.33 against n 6 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 2.88 for · 3.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 10.83 for · 10.5 against n 6 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11.13 for · 13.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.83 for · 3.5 against n 6 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.63 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: D. England — 4.68 yellow cards a game, 0.16 red cards, 22.32 fouls over 19 matches.
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Brighton
Brighton Defensive
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Mitoma n 8 | 75.8 | 1.5 | 1.2 | — |
| B. Verbruggen n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.1 | — |
| C. Baleba n 8 | 77.9 | 1.2 | 1.9 | M. Kilman |
| J. van Hecke n 8 | 89.9 | 0.8 | 1.4 | — |
| P. Estupiñán n 8 | 78.3 | 1.2 | 0.6 | M. Kilman |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| K. Mitoma n 8 | 75.8 | 1.6 |
| B. Verbruggen n 8 | 90 | 0 |
| C. Baleba n 8 | 77.9 | 1.9 |
| J. van Hecke n 8 | 89.9 | 1.1 |
| P. Estupiñán n 8 | 78.3 | 1.7 |
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Brighton Attacking
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Mitoma n 8 | 75.8 | 2.1 | 1.2 |
| B. Verbruggen n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| C. Baleba n 8 | 77.9 | 1 | 0.4 |
| J. van Hecke n 8 | 89.9 | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| P. Estupiñán n 8 | 78.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Mitoma n 8 | 75.8 | 0.4 | 0 |
| B. Verbruggen n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| C. Baleba n 8 | 77.9 | 0 | 0 |
| J. van Hecke n 8 | 89.9 | 0.1 | 0 |
| P. Estupiñán n 8 | 78.3 | 0.1 | 0 |
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West Ham
West Ham Defensive
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Kilman n 8 | 90 | 1 | 0.5 | P. Estupiñán |
| A. Wan-Bissaka n 8 | 90 | 0.6 | 0.9 | — |
| Lucas Paquetá n 8 | 81 | 2.6 | 3.8 | — |
| J. Bowen n 8 | 88.5 | 0.1 | 2.3 | — |
| T. Souček n 8 | 76.6 | 1.6 | 1.5 | — |
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| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Kilman n 8 | 90 | 1 |
| A. Wan-Bissaka n 8 | 90 | 2.5 |
| Lucas Paquetá n 8 | 81 | 2.5 |
| J. Bowen n 8 | 88.5 | 0.9 |
| T. Souček n 8 | 76.6 | 1.8 |
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West Ham Attacking
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Kilman n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0 |
| A. Wan-Bissaka n 8 | 90 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Lucas Paquetá n 8 | 81 | 0.6 | 0 |
| J. Bowen n 8 | 88.5 | 1.8 | 1 |
| T. Souček n 8 | 76.6 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
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| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Kilman n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| A. Wan-Bissaka n 8 | 90 | 0 | 0.1 |
| Lucas Paquetá n 8 | 81 | 0 | 0 |
| J. Bowen n 8 | 88.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| T. Souček n 8 | 76.6 | 0.3 | 0 |
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Match Statistics & Details
| Brighton | West Ham | |
|---|---|---|
| 53% | Possession | 47% |
| 1.31 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.27 |
| 16 | Shots | 12 |
| 9 | Shots on target | 4 |
| 2 | Shots off target | 4 |
| 5 | Blocked shots | 4 |
| 7 | Shots inside the box | 8 |
| 8 | Corners | 1 |
| 4 | Offsides | 3 |
| 7 | Fouls | 9 |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 2 | Saves | 6 |
| 514 | Passes | 469 |
| 87% | Pass accuracy | 88% |
Brighton Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Verbruggen | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| M. Wieffer | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7.2 |
| L. Dunk | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 |
| C. Baleba | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7.6 |
| P. Estupiñán | 90 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Y. Ayari | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7.5 |
| D. Welbeck | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| J. Hinshelwood | 82 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | Y | 7.3 |
| M. O'Riley | 82 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| S. March | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| S. Adingra | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 7.5 |
| K. Mitoma sub | 28 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Y. Minteh sub | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| B. Gruda sub | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8.2 |
| D. Gómez sub | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
West Ham Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Areola | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 |
| J. Todibo | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| K. Mavropanos | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Y | 6.3 |
| M. Kilman | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| A. Wan-Bissaka | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Lucas Paquetá | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.6 |
| T. Souček | 90 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| M. Kudus | 90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| J. Bowen | 90 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Emerson | 86 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Ward-Prowse | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 |
| N. Füllkrug sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| V. Coufal sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, Head-to-Head & Standings
The numbers behind Brighton v West Ham — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2024-12-21 West Ham 1–1 Brighton
- 2024-01-02 West Ham 0–0 Brighton
- 2023-08-26 Brighton 1–3 West Ham
- 2023-03-04 Brighton 4–0 West Ham
- 2022-08-21 West Ham 0–2 Brighton
- 2022-05-22 Brighton 3–1 West Ham
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Brighton and West Ham?
- In their last 6 meetings, Brighton won 3, West Ham won 1 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.67 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Brighton and West Ham?
- Recent form — Brighton 0W 2D 3L; West Ham 0W 3D 2L.
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