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      Brighton & Hove Albion grind out victory on home soil

      Brighton & Hove Albion celebrate narrow win over Leicester City

      Brighton & Hove Albion beat Leicester City in a close win on Sunday, 2x1, on matchday 5. Coming into the contest, Graham Potter's team came from a win, and Brendan Rodgers's team came from a defeat.

      With 35 minutes on the clock, Neal Maupay opened the scoring for Brighton & Hove Albion, from the penalty spot.

      In the 50th minute, Graham Potter's team increased their lead with a goal from Danny Welbeck from a corner. Jamie Vardy netted the last goal after 61 minutes with a left-foot shot inside the box.

      After the result Brighton & Hove Albion are 4th in the table, with 12 points, while Leicester City sit 12th place, with 6 points. With regard to the next fixture, Graham Potter's team visit Crystal Palace, while Brendan Rodgers's team will host Burnley.

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      Brighton & Hove Albion
      • Registered the lowest ball possession percentage of the season, with 37%

      • Recorded his lowest number of passes, with 322

      Leicester City
      • Showed a constant threat to the opposition goal, recording his highest number of shots in the competition with 14 shots

      • Registered the best ball possession percentage of the season, with 62%

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      COMPETITION

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      STADIUM

      American Express Community Stadium (Falmer Stadium)
      Capacity30 750
      Pitch size105 x 69 m
      Founded2011
      Head-to-head
      15
      35% Wins
      18
      42% Wins
      43
      Official matches