Brighton Ends Eight-Game Winless Streak with 2-0 Victory Over Ipswich

Kaoru Mitoma and Georginio Rutter scored as Brighton climbed to ninth in the Premier League, while Ipswich dropped back into the relegation zone.

Kaoru Mitoma opened the scoring for Brighton in the 59th minute after a well-crafted assist from Yasin Ayari and Matt O’Riley.
Georginio Rutter secured the win with an 82nd-minute goal, capitalizing on Ipswich's defensive lapse during a free kick.
Brighton's goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen made several key saves in the first half to deny Ipswich's early chances, including efforts from Nathan Broadhead and Omari Hutchinson.
The victory lifts Brighton to ninth place in the Premier League standings with 31 points, while Ipswich falls to 18th on goal difference, tied at 16 points with Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Ipswich's Christian Walton, a former Brighton player, delivered a mixed performance, making a critical save against João Pedro but conceding two goals.