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Brentford Defeat Brighton 4-2 to Keep European Hopes Alive

Bryan Mbeumo’s brace and Christian Norgaard’s stoppage-time header highlighted a dramatic match that saw Brighton reduced to 10 men and defender Jean Paul van Hecke stretchered off.

Soccer Football - Premier League - Brentford v Brighton & Hove Albion - GTech Community Stadium, London, Britain - April 19, 2025 Brentford's Christian Norgaard scores their fourth goal REUTERS/Toby Melville
Soccer Football - Premier League - Brentford v Brighton & Hove Albion - GTech Community Stadium, London, Britain - April 19, 2025 Brighton & Hove Albion's Kaoru Mitoma scores their second goal REUTERS/Toby Melville
Soccer Football - Premier League - Brentford v Brighton & Hove Albion - GTech Community Stadium, London, Britain - April 19, 2025 Brentford's Christian Norgaard scores their fourth goal Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra
Soccer Football - Premier League - Brentford v Brighton & Hove Albion - GTech Community Stadium, London, Britain - April 19, 2025 Brighton & Hove Albion's Danny Welbeck in action with Brentford's Christian Norgaard REUTERS/Toby Melville

Overview

  • Brentford secured a vital 4-2 home victory over Brighton, keeping their chances of a top-eight Premier League finish within reach.
  • Bryan Mbeumo scored twice, including a stunning second-half strike, to lead Brentford’s offensive efforts.
  • Brighton were reduced to 10 men after Joao Pedro was sent off in the 61st minute for violent conduct following a clash with Nathan Collins.
  • Christian Norgaard’s stoppage-time header sealed the win after Brighton’s Kaoru Mitoma had reignited hopes with a late goal.
  • The match ended on a concerning note as Brighton defender Jean Paul van Hecke was stretchered off with a neck brace following a collision.