A late goal from Tariq Lamptey saw Brighton and Hove Albion fight back to earn an entertaining 2-2 draw at Aston Villa on Monday.
The Seagulls had taken an early lead when Simon Adingra curled a fine effort into the far corner before goals from Ollie Watkins and Morgan Rogers turned the game around.
Starting in place of the suspended Jhon Duran following his red card against Newcastle United, Watkins converted a penalty awarded for Joao Pedro's challenge on Rogers, then held off Rogers to make it 2-1 early in the second half to make.
However, Brighton equalized ten minutes from time when Joao Pedro Lamptey cut in and drifted past Emiliano Martinez with a low effort, denting Villa's Champions League hopes.
Unai Emery's men remain ninth in the Premier League, while Brighton, now without a win in seven games, remain two points behind in tenth.
One point each at Villa Park. #AVLBHA pic.twitter.com/7bPRjU4jiK
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) December 30, 2024
Data debrief: Seagulls' wait for victory continues
Brighton did well to fight back from 2-1 down to earn a point, but it is now seven games without a win for the Seagulls, their longest winless run since April 2022 under Graham Potter.
Joao Pedro, who had to wear a bandage after an aerial duel with Boubacar Kamara just 30 seconds into the match, highlighted his quality with two assists in the match, which put him in fifth place in the Premier League this season, which is more than any season whatsoever. other Brighton player.
All these assists have also come since the start of November, with only Mohamed Salah registering more in the league in that period.
Watkins led the line well in Duran's absence and his goal today continues his strong record against Brighton. He now has seven in total against the Seagulls, the most he has ever scored against any side in the Premier League.
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