An entertaining clash at the Amex Stadium ended all square as Brighton and Tottenham played out a 2–2 draw on Premier League Matchday 5. The hosts raced into a two-goal lead through Yankuba Minteh and Yasin Ayari, but Spurs mounted a spirited fightback with goals from Richarlison and a late Jan Paul van Hecke own goal to secure a point.
Brighton will be frustrated to have squandered a two-goal cushion, while Spurs showed resilience despite struggling for large spells in the first half.
Final Score
Brighton 2–2 Tottenham
Premier League — Matchday 5 of 38, Amex Stadium, 20 September 2025
Goals
- Brighton — Yankuba Minteh 8′, Yasin Ayari 31′
- Tottenham — Richarlison 43′, Jan Paul van Hecke (OG) 82′
Table note: Brighton sit mid-table after dropping points, while Spurs climb but remain searching for consistency.
Key Moments and Talking Points
- Flying start — Minteh’s pace and finish gave Brighton the lead inside 10 minutes.
- Ayari stunner — Doubled the lead on 31′ with a strike from the edge of the box.
- Richarlison lifeline — Pulled one back before HT, keeping Spurs alive.
- Late drama — Spurs pressure forced Van Hecke’s own goal to equalize.
Minute-by-Minute Timeline
- 8′ Goal Brighton 1–0 — Minteh rounds the Spurs defense and scores.
- 31′ Goal Brighton 2–0 — Ayari rifles in from the edge of the box.
- 43′ Goal Spurs 2–1 — Richarlison finishes after Kudus’ involvement.
- 45′ HT — Brighton lead 2–1 at the break.
- 70′–80′ Spurs push forward, Brighton sit deeper. Kudus and Richarlison combine.
- 82′ Goal Spurs 2–2 — Van Hecke own goal levels it up.
- 90′+3 Spurs press for a winner, but Brighton hold on. FT: 2–2.
Confirmed Lineups
Brighton XI (4-2-3-1):
Verbruggen; Veltman, Van Hecke, Dunk, Kadioglu; Baleba, Ayari; Minteh, Gruda, Mitoma; Rutter
Tottenham XI (4-3-3):
Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bentancur, Palhinha, Bergvall; Odobert, Richarlison, Kudus
Match Stats
- Shots: Brighton 12 – 11 Spurs
- On Target: 4 – 3
- Possession: 35% – 65% Spurs
- Pass Accuracy: 76% – 83%
- Corners: 2 – 10 Spurs
Post-Match Insights
- Brighton failed to win a PL home game when leading by 2+ goals for only the third time since 2022.
- This was just the second draw in 17 league meetings between the sides.
- Spurs have won just 1 of their last 9 PL games following a midweek European match.
Player of the Match
Yankuba Minteh (Brighton) — Electric start, scored the opener, and stretched Spurs’ defense all game.
What’s Next
- Brighton: travel to Cardiff in the Carabao Cup before returning to PL action.
- Tottenham: prepare for Europa League midweek before hosting a crucial PL fixture next weekend.
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