Brighton beat 10-man Brentford to rise to second place

Summarised from 5 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 8 Nov, 17:12 · Archive

Brighton defeated 10-man Brentford 2-0 to climb to second place in the Premier League.

Brighton defeated Brentford 2-0 at the Amex Stadium to climb to second place in the Premier League, five points behind leaders Arsenal.

Diego Gomez gave Brighton the lead in the 15th minute with a thunderous left-footed strike from more than 25 yards out, firing into the top-left corner after Michael Kayode's poor defensive header gave him the opportunity. The goal came after Costinha's cross from the right.

Eight minutes later, the match shifted decisively in Brighton's favour when Brentford striker Igor Thiago was shown a straight red card following a VAR review. Thiago had clashed with Brighton midfielder Chema Andres after Andres fouled him by grabbing him from behind. Thiago attempted to push Andres away, and on his second motion caught Andres in the face with his right forearm. Referee Michael Oliver initially booked both players but, after reviewing the incident on the pitchside monitor, upgraded Thiago's yellow card to red for what Oliver described as pushing his opponent in the face with force.

Pascal Gross sealed Brighton's comfortable victory with a penalty goal in the 42nd minute, awarded after Keane Lewis-Potter dragged Luka Vuskovic to the ground as a corner was delivered. Gross's penalty struck the postage stamp with goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher unable to prevent it.

Brighton dominated possession after the break with nearly 80 per cent of the ball, though created few clear chances. The win was Brighton's seventh from ten league games this season. Thiago will be suspended for Brentford's next three matches against Everton, Manchester United and Arsenal, and can only return on 5 December against Manchester City. Eighth-placed Brentford remain on 14 points.

How it is being reported

• Brighton star Pascal Gross sends Premier League title message to ArsenalPascal Gross scored in Brighton’s win over Brentford (Credits: Graeme Wilcockson/Focus Images L) Brighton stalwart Pascal Gross has urged his teammates to keep their feet on the ground after Sunday’s win over Brentford lifted his side into second place in the Premier League table. The Seagulls…Metro · 8 Nov, 17:08
• Brighton up to second in Premier League as Diego Gomez strike sparks comfortable winBrighton 1-0 Brentford: Gomez scored another stunning goal as his side rise to second in the table.Independent Sport · 8 Nov, 16:20
• Diego Gómez hits another stunner as Brighton beat 10-man Brentford to go secondWho can stop Brighton’s ascension in English and European football? They continue to set standards, practices that leave almost everybody else trailing in their wake. Their second-place position in the Premier League would once have read like a glitch in a Football Manager session. Come November 2026, they appear the only team capable of throwing down a challenge to Arsenal. Under low winter sun, Brentford, the club Brighton are often compared to, though one with a different outlook, were readily swatted aside. If Keith Andrews’ team, and their fans at the Amex, might level blame at a couple…The Guardian · 8 Nov, 16:17
• To infinity and beyond! Another stunning Diego Gomez strike has Brighton up to SECOND and daring to dream... as Brentford's Igor Thiago is goaded into a red cardOnwards and upwards go Brighton. Another victory to send them soaring into second place in the behind only Arsenal.Daily Mail Sport · 8 Nov, 16:10
• Brighton beat 10-man Brentford to leapfrog Man City into secondBrighton leapfrogged Man City into second place in the Premier League table with a 2-0 win over 10-man Brentford.Sky Sports · 8 Nov, 16:00
• Why was Igor Thiago sent off against Brighton?Thiago was sent off while Brentford were trailing high-flying BrightonIndependent Sport · 8 Nov, 14:43

In this story: Brighton · Brentford · Diego Gomez · Igor Thiago · Pascal Gross · Chema Andres · Arsenal · Premier League

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