Match statistics snapshot
- Brighton fired more attempts (15 vs 8 shots).
- Stoke City was more accurate in front of goal (63% on target vs 47%).
- Brighton held more of the ball (69% possession).
Shot volume, box entries, and chance quality — who threatened the goal more.
| Stoke City | Statistic | Brighton |
|---|---|---|
| Expected goals (xG) | ||
| 4 | Offsides | 3Lead |
| 4 | Shots inside the box | 11Lead |
| 1 |
| Shots off target |
|---|
| 4Lead |
| 5 | Shots on target | 7Lead |
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| 4 | Shots outside the box | 4 |
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| 8 | Total shots | 15Lead |
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How each side moved the ball and shared control of the match.
| Stoke City | Statistic | Brighton |
|---|---|---|
| 31% | Ball possession | 69%Lead |
| 79% | Pass accuracy | 89%Lead |
| 253 | Accurate passes | 658Lead |
| 322 | Total passes | 741Lead |
Dead-ball situations that can swing momentum and territory.
| Stoke City | Statistic | Brighton |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Corner kicks | 8Lead |
Blocks, saves, and how much danger was actually allowed.
| Stoke City | Statistic | Brighton |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Blocked shots | 4Lead |
| 3 | Goalkeeper saves | 4Lead |
Physical intensity and referee involvement — fouls and cards.
| Stoke City | Statistic | Brighton |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Fouls | 8Lead |
| Red cards | ||
| 3 | Yellow cards | 2Lead |