Overview
- Yankuba Minteh settled the match in the 58th minute with a tight-angled shot that beat Melker Ellborg at the near post.
- Chris Rigg’s goal early in the second half was ruled out after VAR judged Omar Alderete offside in the build-up.
- Brighton climbed into the Premier League’s top half on 40 points, moving above Sunderland on goal difference.
- Sunderland suffered a third consecutive home league defeat, and defender Dan Ballard left the field injured as they pushed for an equaliser.
- Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler highlighted that Minteh was making his first start of the year after injury as the team secured a third win in four league outings.