The Premier League returns after the international break with a compelling South Coast derby as AFC Bournemouth hosts Brighton & Hove Albion at the Vitality Stadium. Both teams will be looking to continue their strong start to the season in what promises to be an entertaining and competitive match.
Match Details:
CompetitionDateKick-off (GMT)VenuePremier LeagueSeptember 13, 20253:00 PMVitality Stadium, Bournemouth, England
Team Form and Analysis:
AFC Bournemouth enters this match in excellent form, having secured six points from their opening three matches. The Cherries are coming off back-to-back 1-0 victories over Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur before the international break. They have shown impressive defensive solidity and will be looking to capitalize on their home advantage to secure a third consecutive league win for the first time since December 2024. Despite some key injuries to players like Adam Smith, the team has shown impressive squad depth with new signings stepping up.
Brighton & Hove Albion, meanwhile, has also had a solid start to their season with four points from their first three games. The Seagulls are coming off a stunning 2-1 home victory over Manchester City, a result that will give them a huge boost of confidence. Under the guidance of manager Fabian Hurzeler, Brighton has been an attacking force, with new signings like Brajan Gruda and Yankuba Minteh impressing. However, they will be without key players Adam Webster and Solly March due to injury.
Head-to-Head:
The historical head-to-head record between these two clubs is remarkably even, but Brighton has had the better of the recent encounters. The Seagulls have won five of their last six Premier League meetings with Bournemouth. However, the Cherries’ last win against Brighton was a dominant 3-0 victory in April 2024.
Player to Watch:
AFC Bournemouth: All eyes will be on their key attacking players, particularly new signings Amine Adli and Ben Gannon Doak. With star striker Dominic Solanke having moved to Tottenham in the summer, the two new signings will be looked upon to lead the attack and provide the creative spark.
Brighton & Hove Albion: The focus for Brighton will be on their key attacking players, including Danny Welbeck and Brajan Gruda. Welbeck has been in excellent form and will be a major threat to the Bournemouth defense, while Gruda, a new signing, scored the winner against Manchester City and will be looking to continue his impressive start to his Brighton career.
Prediction:
Given both teams’ strong recent form and attacking prowess, this match promises to be an open and exciting affair with goals. While Brighton has a dominant recent record against Bournemouth, the Cherries’ strong home form and their motivation to secure a third consecutive league win suggest that this will be a tight and highly competitive encounter. A score draw or a narrow home victory for AFC Bournemouth seems like a very plausible outcome.
Live Stream and TV Broadcast:
You can watch the AFC Bournemouth vs Brighton match live on the following platforms, subject to availability in your region:
UK: TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate, discovery+
USA: USA Network, Universo, Fubo, Sling Blue, DirecTV Stream
Canada: DAZN
India: JioHotstar, Star Sports 3 Asia
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