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Blackburn vs Brighton: result 2-3 and analysis

ChampionshipRegular Season - 21Kick-off on December 13, 2016 at 07:45 PM (UTC)Ewood Park, Blackburn, Lancashire

Blackburn
2-3
Brighton

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What was the result of Blackburn vs Brighton?

Brighton won 2-3 on December 13, 2016.

Goalscorers

  • 16′S. DuffyBrighton
  • 61′D. StephensBrighton
  • 66′S. GallagherBlackburn
  • 79′G. MurrayBrighton
  • 90′S. GallagherBlackburn

Official lineup for Blackburn vs Brighton

The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.

Blackburn

4-2-3-1
  1. 19S. Gallagher
  1. 12Danny Graham
  2. 17M. Emnes
  3. 6J. Lowe
  1. 26D. Lenihan
  2. 29C. Evans
  1. 10B. Marshall
  2. 32C. Conway
  3. 5D. Williams
  4. 3G. Greer
  1. 1J. Steele

Brighton

4-4-2
  1. 10T. Hemed
  2. 9S. Baldock
  1. 11A. Knockaert
  2. 8J. Skalák
  3. 21O. Norwood
  4. 6D. Stephens
  1. 5L. Dunk
  2. 22S. Duffy
  3. 2Bruno Saltor
  4. 12S. Pocognoli
  1. 13D. Stockdale
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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Blackburn have 5 wins, 3 draws and 7 defeats; Brighton have 10, 4 and 1.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Blackburn
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Dec 10, 2016Preston(away)2-3Championship
Dec 3, 2016Huddersfield(home)1-1Championship
Nov 26, 2016Newcastle(away)1-0Championship
Nov 19, 2016Brentford(home)3-2Championship
Nov 5, 2016Aston Villa(away)1-2Championship
Brighton
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Dec 9, 2016Leeds(home)2-0Championship
Dec 3, 2016Cardiff(away)0-0Championship
Nov 26, 2016Fulham(home)2-1Championship
Nov 18, 2016Aston Villa(home)1-1Championship
Nov 5, 2016Bristol City(away)2-0Championship

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 0 Blackburn wins, 2 draws, 4 Brighton wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Jan 16, 2016Blackburn 0-1 BrightonChampionship
Aug 22, 2015Brighton 1-0 BlackburnChampionship
Mar 21, 2015Blackburn 0-1 BrightonChampionship
Nov 8, 2014Brighton 1-1 BlackburnChampionship
Apr 1, 2014Blackburn 3-3 BrightonChampionship
Nov 9, 2013Brighton 3-0 BlackburnChampionship

Last archived meeting: Blackburn vs Brighton on Jan 16, 2016

How many goals should we expect?

Blackburn score 1.2 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Brighton score 1.5 and concede 0.5.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Blackburn1.21.329/157/15
Brighton1.50.5105/155/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
7Blackburn10433151315

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