Low block — two words guaranteed to send shivers down the spines of the Amex faithful. The Everton game was the latest example of Brighton labouring against opponents set up to protect their goal and crowding the space in front of it, reducing the distances between defence, midfield and attack.

Brighton & Hove Albion are prepared to allow Evan Ferguson to depart the club permanently in the January transfer window. The 20-year-old Republic of Ireland international has attracted widespread loan interest from Premier League rivals and top-flight clubs abroad,

Four goals were also evenly shared between the two clubs at the Amex in September 2024, where Ramon Sosa saved Forest's bacon with a 70th-minute leveller before the contest descended into chaos, as Morgan Gibbs-White, Fabian Hurzeler and Nuno Espirito Santo were all sent off.

That is the verdict of former Seagulls and Forest striker Glenn Murray as his two old clubs prepare to meet on Saturday. Both teams saw good runs end as Forest crashed 5-0 at Bournemouth and Albion went down to an Everton penalty.

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Iliman Ndiaye's first-half penalty proves decisive as Everton ease their relegation fears with a hard-fought victory at Brighton.

The Albion have gone back to winning ways and welcome Everton the Amex with memories of the reverse fixture starting brightly under Fabian Hurzeler

Hurzeler has made two changes from Brighton's victory over Manchester United last week. In defence, Lamptey comes into the starting XI, with Pervis Estupinan missing out. Gruda also comes in for the Seagulls, with Minteh dropping to the bench.

Nottingham Forest (third) and Brighton & Hove Albion (ninth) play on Saturday at 7:30 AM ET, in a matchup between two clubs in the top half of the table in the Premier League. The game will

Premier League striker Evan Ferguson is now reported to be making a move away from Brighton and Hove Albion. So, where can he head to next? Evan Ferguson joined Brighton from Bohemians F.C. in 2021, as he moved from his hometown.

Crystal Palace were promoted to replace Bristol City in the top flight, while on a wider note, the league is now under the management and operation of a new organisation set up to lead women's football towards further growth and progression, with Nikki Doucet overseeing both the WSL and Championship in a new phase for the game.

Brighton broke a barren run of their own against Ipswich Town in their last match, with a 2-0 victory their first in nine Premier League games, stretching back to late November. The Seagulls beat United 2-1 with an injury-time winner at the start of the season, and will be keen to complete a league double over the Red Devils.