Overview
- Brighton went 2-0 up through Yankuba Minteh’s early finish and Yasin Ayari’s strike from distance, with Guglielmo Vicario criticised for the second goal.
- Richarlison pulled one back just before the interval, converting after Mohammed Kudus’ effort was kept alive in the box.
- Mohammed Kudus’ cross was turned in by Jan Paul van Hecke on 82 minutes following an influential cameo from substitute Xavi Simons.
- Tottenham adjusted after midweek Champions League duty by recalling Destiny Udogie, João Palhinha and Wilson Odobert, while Brighton made four changes including starts for Carlos Baleba and Brajan Gruda.
- Spurs move to 10 points from five league games under Thomas Frank and sit second, as Brighton extend their home unbeaten run to seven matches to remain 13th.