In an eagerly anticipated matchup, Brighton faces Brentford after both teams recently experienced contrasting results. Brighton’s last outing ended in a goalless draw against Crystal Palace, while Brentford triumphed with a solid 3-1 victory over Newcastle.
Brighton vs Brentford: Official Lineups Announced
Brighton’s Starting XI
Brighton manager Fabia Hurzeler made one notable change to his squad. Olivier Boscagli has been chosen to strengthen the central defense, replacing Lewis Dunk. Kaoru Mitoma will not play due to an ankle injury. The team will be led by their top scorer, Danny Welbeck.
- Verbruggen
- Wieffer
- Van Hecke
- Boscagli
- Kadioglu
- Baleba
- Ayari
- Minteh
- Rutter
- Gomez
- Welbeck
Brighton Substitutes
- Steele
- Dunk
- Gruda
- Tzimas
- Hinshelwood
- Kostoulas
- De Cuyper
- Veltman
- Coppola
Brentford’s Starting XI
Brentford, managed by Keith Andrews, also adjusted their lineup. Kristoffer Ajer steps in to replace Aaron Hickey in defense. Unfortunately, midfielder Fabio Carvalho is sidelined for the season with a serious knee injury.
- Kelleher
- Kayode
- Collins
- Van den Berg
- Ajer
- Yarmolyuk
- Henderson
- Ouattara
- Damsgaard
- Schade
- Thiago
Brentford Substitutes
- Valdimarsson
- Hickey
- Henry
- Pinnock
- Jensen
- Nelson
- Onyeka
- Lewis-Potter
- Janelt
As both teams prepare to take the field, fans are excited to see how these lineup changes will influence the match’s outcome. Will Brighton overcome their previous draw, or can Brentford continue their winning streak?
