Brighton and Leeds Share Points in 1-1 Draw

Brighton & Hove Albion and Leeds United played out a hard-fought 1-1 draw at the American Express Stadium in Falmer on September 5, 2026. Leeds took an early lead through Jayden Bogle in the 15th minute, set up by Ao Tanaka, before Brighton captain Luka Vuskovic nodded home the equaliser with a powerful header from Maxim De Cuyper's cross in the 72nd minute. Despite late pressure from both sides, neither could find a winner in a closely contested Premier League encounter that saw both teams share the spoils.

Key Events

6' - Jayden Bogle of Leeds was booked with a yellow card.

15' - Ao Tanaka assisted Jayden Bogle to score, making it 0-1 to Leeds.

38' - Pascal Groß of Brighton was booked with a yellow card.

45' - End of the first half.

49' - Maxim De Cuyper of Brighton received a yellow card.

62' - Leeds made a double substitution: Jayden Bogle made way for Jaka Bijol, and Noah Okafor was replaced by Brenden Aaronson.

64' - Dominic Calvert-Lewin of Leeds was shown a yellow card.

72' - Maxim De Cuyper assisted a corner delivery that Luka Vuskovic headed home to equalise, making it 1-1.

73' - Leeds made another double change: Dominic Calvert-Lewin came off for Lukas Nmecha, and Ao Tanaka was replaced by Harry Wilson.

77' - Brighton substituted: Maxim De Cuyper made way for Promise David.

78' - Brighton substituted Ferdi Kadioglu, bringing on Costinha.

85' - Harry Wilson of Leeds was booked with a yellow card.

88' - Promise David of Brighton received a yellow card.

90' + 3' - Brighton made a late substitution, with Olivier Boscagli replaced by Pascal Struijk.

90' - Full time. The match ended 1-1.

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