Follow live coverage as Brighton & Hove Albion face Leeds United today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Liverpool look to fend off competition from Arsenal, Manchester City and more.
The race for the Champions League places should also be a compelling battle, with a fifth place possible for English teams. Manchester United’s latest rebuild under Ruben Amorim sets expectations high once more after a dismal season last time out.
Meanwhile, it’s Burnley, Leeds United and Sunderland who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Brighton & Hove Albion FC 1 - 0 Leeds United FC
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:48
BLOCK! Gomez does well to win the ball from the opposition before the Paraguay international drives towards the Leeds goal. The midfielder looks to unleash a right-foot effort, but Longstaff makes a stunning block!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:45
Brighton are showing signs of getting a second goal. Wieffer delivers a first-time cross from the right flank into the Leeds six-yard area, but it flies over the head of Welbeck and Bogle clears away the danger.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:43
So far, the hosts have generated seven shots with two on target, whereas the visitors created one shot with none on target. Daniel Farke will be hoping for improvement from his side.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:41
WIDE! Welbeck picks up a pass on the half turn before slicing an 18-yard right-foot effort past the left-hand post! That was close from the Brighton striker!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:38
The visitors have 51% possession of the ball, but are struggling to do anything with it. They look lacklustre in front of goal with Brighton happy to sit back.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:37
Okafor whips in a cross from the left-hand side of the pitch into the six-yard area, but Gomez shows his strength to block Bogle from getting to the pass. Good defending!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:35
The home supporters are making a lot of noise at a rainy Amex Stadium. They have good reason to be optimistic as Brighton have a record of W1, D2, L0 when scoring the opening goal in the Premier League this season.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:34
Okafor goes down just outside the penalty area after Minteh goes in with a crunching tackle. Referee Michael Oliver is not interested and play continues.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:29
Leeds try to make something work on the right-hand side of the pitch, but Longstaff's long pass to Bogle is overhit and Brighton win a goal kick. The visitors need to do better if they are to get back into this game.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:25
Wieffer gets the assist and showed great awareness to pick Welbeck out for Brighton's opener.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:25
GOALLLLLL! Brighton lead through Welbeck! Minteh receives the ball before lofting a pass into the path of Wieffer, who drives to the byline before squaring across goal with Welbeck slotting into the bottom corner of the net! What a start for the hosts! Brighton 1-0 Leeds United!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:26
Leeds win a free-kick 25 yards from goal after Baleba leaves a trailing foot on Aaronson. Longstaff steps up to take the set piece, but blasts the effort over Verbruggen's crossbar! That was poor from the former Newcastle midfielder.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:24
CHANCE! Bogle makes a darting run on the right flank before delivering a low cross into the six-yard area, but Calvert-Lewin is unable to get the finishing touch. That was close for the visitors!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:22
Ayari has attempted three shots in this game, more than any other player. The Brighton midfielder has been busy in the opening exchanges of the contest.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:21
OVER! Ayari picks up a pass just outside the Leeds penalty area before bending an effort over Perri's crossbar. The Seagulls are pushing for a second goal!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:20
Welbeck has now scored six goals in his last five league games. The former Arsenal striker has been in sensational form for the hosts this season.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:17
SAVE! Ayari receives the ball 25 yards from goal before making a driving run towards goal, but his 18-yard effort is well saved by Perri. Welbeck was not happy as he was through on goal!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:12
WIDE! Brighton start on the front foot as Minteh finds Baleba on the edge of the penalty box, but the latter slices his effort well wide of the post!
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:13
Minteh receives the ball on the right-hand side of the pitch. The Gambia international delivers a first-time delivery into the Leeds six-yard area, but it goes past Ayari and straight into the hands of Perri.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:11
Okafor finds space on the left flank before delivering a long pass to the right-hand side of the pitch, but Bogle is unable to reach the ball, and it goes out for a Brighton throw-in.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:11
The hosts are dominating the early exchanges of the contest as they have 66% possession of the ball. However, the visitors are happy to sit back and soak up the pressure.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
15:04
After both teams pause for a one-minute silence ahead of Remembrance Sunday, we are underway for the first half at the Amex Stadium.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
14:57
The teams are in the tunnel and kick-off will commence shortly in East Sussex. Brighton’s Amex Stadium is the ground at which Leeds have played most often in their history in all competitions without winning (nine games). In their last seven goalless games there, 30 different Leeds players have attempted a shot without success, three of whom have appeared for the Whites this season – Jack Harrison (four shots), Pascal Struijk (two) and Daniel James (two).
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
14:36
Meanwhile, Daniel Farke decides to stick with the starting XI that defeated West Ham at Elland Road. Sean Longstaff continues to start in midfield for the Whites. The former Newcastle United player has two assists in the Premier League this season for Leeds, only ever registering more in one campaign (four in 2022-23 for the Magpies). Longstaff has created 2.5 chances per 90 minutes in 2025-26, comfortably his best in a season in the Premier League.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
14:36
Fabian Hurzeler makes one change to the side that lost against Manchester United last week. Maxim De Cuyper makes way for Diego Gomez. Danny Welbeck starts up front for the hosts and is in fine form this season. The former Arsenal and Manchester United striker has netted five times in nine Premier League appearances for the Seagulls.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
14:36
LEEDS UNITED SUBS: Pascal Struijk, Daniel James, Joel Piroe, Lukas Nmecha, Anton Stach, Jack Harrison, James Justin, Karl Darlow, Ilia Gruev.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
14:36
LEEDS UNITED (4-3-3): Lucas Perri; Gabriel Gudmundsson, Jaka Bijol, Joe Rodon, Jayden Bogle; Ao Tanaka, Ethan Ampadu, Sean Longstaff; Noah Okafor, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Brenden Aaronson.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
14:36
BRIGHTON SUBS: Stefanos Tzimas, Tom Watson, Charalampos Kostoulas, Olivier Boscagli, Jason Steele, Maxim De Cuyper, Diego Coppola, Joe Knight, Nehemiah Oriola.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
14:36
BRIGHTON (4-2-3-1): Bart Verbruggen; Ferdi Kadioglu, Lewis Dunk, Jan Paul van Hecke, Mats Wieffer; Yasin Ayari, Carlos Baleba; Diego Gomez, Georginio Rutter, Yankuba Minteh; Danny Welbeck.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
14:36
Meanwhile, the visitors are coming into this game after defeating West Ham 2-1 at Elland Road last week. The Whites raced in front after Brenden Aaronson scored in the third minute, and Joe Rodon doubled the lead shortly afterwards in the 15th minute. The victory was crucial for Daniel Farke as it lifted Leeds to 15th place in the league standings. The visitors will face a tough challenge today as they seek to address a poor run of results on the road this season with three losses and just one win in league away contests.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
14:36
Hosts Brighton return to Premier League action after losing their previous league fixture against Manchester United at Old Trafford. The Red Devils triumphed in a 4-2 victory, although the Seagulls piled pressure on Ruben Amorim’s men in the closing stages of the contest. The hosts are currently 13th in the Premier League table having accumulated 12 points. Fabian Hurzeler’s men have reason to be optimistic against today’s opponents as Brighton have got the better of Leeds of late, unbeaten in the last six Premier League matches between them. The Whites are looking for their first league win in encounters between the two teams since March 2017.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
14:30
Hello and welcome to live coverage of this Premier League clash between Brighton and Leeds United at the Amex Stadium.
Brighton & Hove Albion vs Leeds United
13:00
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