Overview
- Danny Welbeck scored the winning goal for Brighton just two minutes after coming off the bench, securing a 2-1 win over Bournemouth.
- Joao Pedro opened the scoring for Brighton with a 12th-minute penalty after being fouled by Bournemouth goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.
- Justin Kluivert equalized for Bournemouth in the 61st minute with a superb curling effort, briefly shifting momentum in their favor.
- Brighton's victory marked their fourth consecutive win across all competitions, elevating them to eighth place in the Premier League standings with 43 points.
- The loss dealt a blow to Bournemouth's Champions League aspirations, as they have now lost three of their last four league matches despite a strong midseason run.