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  1. Analysis: Sub-par Seagulls made to paypublished at 18:23 BST 13 September

    Adam Millington
    BBC Sport journalist

    Antoine Semenyo scores a penalty against BrightonImage source, Getty Images

    Losing two players and conceding so early in the game was a definite knock for Brighton, who struggled to get going for far too long and did not manage to maintain any periods of momentum.

    They were dangerous for short bursts after the restart and managed to equalise, but Bournemouth always seemed in control and the more likely victors.

    The second-half penalty typified their shortcomings as Lewis Dunk misplaced a pass to allow the Cherries to counter and Jan Paul van Hecke unnecessarily placed his leg in a position where Evanilson could easily draw a foul.

    There were some elements which will please manager Fabian Hurzeler, such as the tireless work of winger Yankuba Minteh, but clear positives were few and far between.

    Having to make two early substitutions prevented the quadruple change which proved so effective in their 2-1 win against Manchester City, and they were unable to turn things around this time.

    The Seagulls were not fluid enough, lacked sharpness and just were not as lively as their opponents.

  2. Bournemouth 2-1 Brighton: What Hurzeler saidpublished at 17:27 BST 13 September

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    Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler spoke to BBC Match of the Day after his side's defeat to Bournemouth: "I think we don't have to lose this game. We controlled the game quite well, we had chances, the first goal was unlucky when we had 10 men on the pitch. The second goal was an easy mistake. It feels disappointing but we have to show a reaction."

    On Jack Hinshelwood and Maxim De Cuyper's injuries: "I didn't see them yet so I have to watch it back., Hopefully not the worst but it's an adversity that we have to face. The team reacted in a good way."

    On Antoine Semenyo's shove on Maxim De Cuyper: "I heard the thoughts but sometimes it's better to say nothing."

    You don't want to get in trouble?: "No."

    On Brighton's away form: "We can't be happy but we have to keep on going, focus on our performances and then results will come."

    Did you know?

    • Kaoru Mitoma has been directly involved in six goals across six Premier League appearances against Bournemouth (five goals, one assist) - which is twice as many involvements than he has managed against any other opponent in the top-flight.

  3. Brighton set to confirm new sporting director published at 17:09 BST 13 September

    Sami Mokbel
    Senior football correspondent

    Brighton corner flag at Amex StadiumImage source, Getty Images

    Jason Ayto has agreed to become the new Brighton sporting director, replacing David Weir, who left the club on Friday.

    The confirmation of former Arsenal executive Ayto's appointment will arrive in next few days.

    Ayto left north London earlier this year following the appointment of Andrea Berta as the club's sporting director.

    The ex-Gunners administrator had risen to the position of Arsenal's acting sporting director and played a key role in a number of the club's most high profile transfers in recent years.

    But he will now take on a new position at the Amex Stadium following Weir's departure.

  4. Bournemouth v Brighton: Team news published at 14:00 BST 13 September

    Bournemouth starting line-up

    Valjko Milosavljevic, who joined Bournemotuh on transfer deadline day, makes his first appearance as the Cherries make two changes from the side who beat Tottenham 1-0 before the international break.

    James Hill also comes into the starting line-up, while Bafoda Diakite and Adam Smith are absent.

    Bournemouth XI: Petrovic, Truffert, Senesi, Brooks, Scott, Evanilson, Adams, Tavernier, Hill, Semenyo, Milosavljevic.

    Subs: Dannis, Araujo, Cook, Soler, Gannon-Doak, Kluivert, Jimenez, Adli, Kroupi.

    There are also two changes for Brighton, who beat Manchester City 2-1 in their last Premier League match.

    James Milner, who scored a penalty in that victory, comes into the starting XI, as does forward Georginio Rutter.

    Carlos Baleba drops to the bench, while Diego Gomez is absent.

    Brighton XI: Verbruggen, Dunk, Van Hecke, Rutter, Minteh, Hinshelwood, Welbeck, Milner, Mitoma, De Cuyper, Veltman.

    Subs: Steele, Gruda, Tzimas, Watson, Baleba, Boscagli, Kadioglu, Ayari, Coppola.

    Brighton starting line-up
  5. Follow Saturday's Premier League games livepublished at 11:21 BST 13 September

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  6. Sutton's predictions: Bournemouth v Brightonpublished at 11:02 BST 13 September

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    Both these teams had really good wins before the international break.

    Bournemouth only beat Tottenham 1-0 but they absolutely hammered them, and could and should have scored more goals.

    Brighton's victory over Manchester City was different in that they nicked the points late on - Erling Haaland was my Fantasy Premier League captain and he could have had a hat-trick for Pep Guardiola's side - but that was still an impressive result.

    When I did my research for these predictions, I was a little surprised that the Seagulls did the double over the Cherries last season, winning 2-1 home and away.

    I don't think Bournemouth will end up empty handed this time, though. I am going for a draw - an exciting one, not a boring one - on the south coast.

    Sutton's prediction: 1-1

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  7. Bournemouth v Brighton: Key stats and talking pointspublished at 19:23 BST 12 September

    Sophie Brown
    BBC Sport journalist

    A south-coast derby between Bournemouth and Brighton, two sides who have bounced back after sluggish starts to the season.

    After losing four of their first-choice back five over the summer, there was a lot of scrutiny on Bournemouth's new-look defence in the opening match of this campaign.

    It didn't get off to a good start with a defeat by Liverpool, in which the Cherries conceded four goals and faced 19 shots, 10 of which were on target.

    However, anyone who saw the match will know it was a more encouraging display than those stats suggested – and that has been borne out in their subsequent two league games.

    Bournemouth were the only Premier League side to keep clean sheets in both the second and third matchdays, and faced both the fewest shots (11) and the fewest shots on target (two) in that time.

    Shots on target faced in last two PL games

    But on Saturday they are up against Brighton, who have won five of the past six league meetings between the sides and took all six points last season, in which they eventually finished six points and one place ahead of Bournemouth in the table in eighth and ninth respectively.

    After going winless in their opening two games of 2025-26, the Seagulls thrashed Oxford United in the EFL Cup and then came from behind to beat Manchester City, and they will be hoping that the international break hasn't curtailed that momentum.

    One man whose momentum shows no signs of slowing is evergreen midfielder James Milner, whose equalising spot-kick against City made him the oldest penalty scorer ever in the Premier League.

    Brighton have scored a penalty in four of their past six Premier League matches, while in 2025 they have netted nine goals from the spot – four more than any other side – so 39-year-old Milner could well get a chance to extend his own record before too long.

    PL goals from penalties in 2025