Final Score
Bournemouth 2–1 Brighton
Premier League — Matchday 4 of 38, Vitality Stadium, 13 September 2025
Goals
- Bournemouth — Alex Scott 16′, Antoine Semenyo 61′ (pen)
- Brighton — Kaoru Mitoma 48′
Bournemouth made it three wins in a row with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Brighton at the Vitality Stadium. Alex Scott’s opener and Antoine Semenyo’s composed penalty proved enough to secure the points despite Kaoru Mitoma briefly bringing the Seagulls level early in the second half.
It’s Bournemouth’s best top-flight start since returning to the Premier League, while Brighton were left to rue missed chances and defensive lapses.
Key Talking Points
Alex Scott’s breakthrough
The 21-year-old midfielder netted his first Premier League goal since December 2023 with a calm strike after 16 minutes, giving Bournemouth early momentum.
Mitoma’s equaliser not enough
Brighton responded after half-time as Mitoma bundled home from close range, but their joy lasted just 13 minutes before conceding a penalty.
Semenyo delivers from the spot
Semenyo stepped up confidently from 12 yards to restore Bournemouth’s lead and eventually seal the victory.
Brighton’s missed opportunities
Despite enjoying long spells of possession (48%) and ending with an xG of 0.62, Brighton could not turn territory into goals.
Confirmed Lineups
Bournemouth (4-2-3-1)
Petrović; Hill, Milosavljević, Senesi, Truffert; Adams, Scott; Semenyo, Tavernier, Brooks; Evanilson
Subs used: Justin Kluivert, Álex Jiménez, Amine Adli
Brighton (4-2-3-1)
Verbruggen; Veltman, van Hecke, Dunk, De Cuyper; Hinshelwood, Milner; Minteh, Rutter, Mitoma; Welbeck
Subs used: Brajan Gruda, Yasin Ayari, Carlos Baleba
Match Stats
- Shots: Bournemouth 13–6 Brighton
- On Target: 5–2
- Possession: 52%–48%
- Pass Accuracy: 78%–78%
- Fouls: 18–10
- Yellow Cards: 4–4
- Corners: 4–4
Player of the Match
Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth) — relentless energy, earned and converted the decisive penalty, a constant outlet on the break.
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